Chiquita is gradually resuming operations in Panama.
2026-03-17 10:00
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Chiquita has resumed the Panamanian banana trial in preparation for restarting exports.
2026-03-17 00:00
Banana production has resumed in Panama on a limited scale as part of a trial phase to assess fruit performance and packing plant operations during the reactivation of activities. The current focus is on supplying the local market, with conditions for resuming exports being reviewed.
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"Napięcia między USA a Iranem spowodowały panikę zakupów i nadpodaż na rynkach jabłek i kiwi w Indiach"
2026-03-17 00:00
Najnowsze napięcia między USA a Iranem wprowadziły na rynek importowanych jabłek i kiwi w Indiach chaos, gdy panika zakupowa spowodowała gwałtowne wzrosty cen, tylko po to, by kilka dni później nadmiar towaru spowodował ich załamanie - mówi pan Kiran Nair, dyrektor generalny Kingsfly Fresh Farm IMPEX. „Wszystko zaczęło się w 10. tygodniu, gdy pojawiły się informacje o zakłóceniach w
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"Our mission is to introduce new strawberry varieties to the market faster and at a lower cost."
2026-03-17 00:00
The commercial vegetable greenhouse sector in North America initially began by incorporating seeds and technology from Europe. However, when it comes to strawberries, the process was more challenging due to significant differences between the strawberry markets in the two continents, as noted by Paul J Mastronardi from Red Sun Farms.
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Zwiększono produkcję i zauważono znaczną poprawę jakości bananów.
2026-03-17 00:00
The banana sector in the Dominican Republic is showing signs of recovery in terms of both volume and quality after a period of volatility in production. Caroline García, from Caribio Fresh Fruits, a Dominican company specializing in the export of fresh fruit, stated that the outlook for the current situation is promising.
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Badanie przeprowadzone w Kolorado zidentyfikowało cztery gatunki Fusarium odpowiedzialne za zgniliznę bulw ziemniaka.
2026-03-17 00:00
The dry rot of potatoes remains a persistent issue impacting storage and postharvest handling, leading to losses for farmers. Researchers at Colorado State University in the San Luis Valley, a major potato production area in the U.S., have identified numerous fungal species linked to this disease. By employing structural and...
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Oczekujemy, że sezon kantalupek z Kostaryki zakończy się tak samo silnie, jak się rozpoczął.
2026-03-17 00:00
The Costa Rican melon season started this year on schedule, unlike in previous years, thanks to favorable and stable weather conditions. Rolf Weber from Global Producers stated, "Both the weather and the yield per hectare have been stable and of excellent quality so far."
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In many export orchards, sunburn quietly reduces the share of fruit reaching premium grades. During hot summers, losses of 10–30% are not uncommon when fruit surface temperatures rise beyond safe levels. What begins as heat stress in the canopy can ultimately translate into thousands of lost fruits.
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"Spękanie napięć między USA a Iranem wywołało panikę zakupów i nadpodaż na rynku jabłek i kiwi w Indiach"
2026-03-17 00:00
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The demand for coconuts is increasing as winter comes to an end.
2026-03-16 00:00
The volume of coconut imports into the U.S. is better compared to this time last year. Frank Martinez from A.R. Produce mentioned, "Right now, we have a good supply of coconuts," noting that they source products from the Dominican Republic, some from Mexico, and will soon also receive supplies from Costa Rica. Costa Rica is the main supplier for them.
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India: Increasing heat disrupts tulip cultivation, demand for lilies and tuberoses on the rise
2026-03-16 00:00
Over the past month, Delhi NCR was filled with color as thousands of tulips blossomed throughout the city, from Shanti Path to the lawns of Rashtrapati Bhavan, attracting crowds eager to see the tulip festival. However, anyone visiting these gardens now is likely to notice significantly fewer blooms.
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Asparagus growers from Mexico, California, and Washington are noticing a lack of dormancy.
2026-03-16 00:00
The California asparagus harvest has begun, but the supply is limited. One reason for this could be the reduced acreage in regions like Firebaugh this season, as well as dormancy issues in multiple growing areas. "In northern Mexico, there was a lack of dormancy which is."
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This title could be translated as "Why every day is Women's Day in Colombian floriculture"
2026-03-16 00:00
In Colombia, the relationship between women and flowers extends beyond traditional ideas of beauty or sensitivity, according to Asocolflores. With the growth of the export floriculture industry over the past six decades, it has become a catalyst for social transformation for thousands of rural women.
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Produkcja pistacji w USA rośnie w miarę rosnącego popytu na świecie.
2026-03-13 00:00
Planting new pistachio trees in the U.S. has increased as demand for the product continues to grow. Industry estimates suggest that supply could reach close to 2 billion pounds with the addition of more orchards. Last year, U.S. pistachio production reached approximately 1.57 billion pounds.
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USITC: "There is a reasonable indication that the U.S. strawberry industry is being harmed by Mexican imports."
2026-03-13 00:00
United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has found sufficient evidence to suggest that the U.S. strawberry industry is being significantly harmed by the import of fresh winter strawberries from Mexico, which are suspected to be sold in the U.S. below fair market value.
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In 2025-26, a team of FAO (UN) experts conducted a global Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study on Uzbekistan's fruit and vegetable sector. The assessment measured different levels of environmental impact in various horticultural production systems. The research was motivated by the increasing awareness of the environmental challenges faced by the sector.
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W ciągu ostatniego roku produkcja cytrusów na świecie była dość zmienna z powodu warunków pogodowych. W południowej półkuli panowały korzystne warunki w 2025 roku. Jakość eksportowa, zwłaszcza w Południowej Afryce, była bardzo dobra dla mandarynek i pomarańczy. Natomiast na półkuli północnej...
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Watermelon invades US menus: +30% usage in restaurants
2026-03-12 00:00
In 2025, 16.3% of menus in the United States have integrated anguriat into their offerings, marking a 30% increase compared to 2021.
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"We assist farmers in reducing losses by preserving the shelf life of fruits for up to two years using IQF technology."
2026-03-12 00:00
The Guatemalan company Frissie is starting to establish itself in the regional market by exporting frozen fruit, especially berries, with a focus on sustainable and social practices. Founded four years ago by four sisters, it collaborates directly with small and medium-sized farmers across the region.
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Farms Digital will be participating as an exhibitor at two banana industry events in the Americas in April 2026, as the company continues to expand its presence in Latin American markets. The company will be attending Acorbat 2026 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, organized by Corbana, from April 20.
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