This would also mean the end of South Africa's participation in AGOA, the African Growth and Opportunities Act, which benefits exports from Africa to the USA. Under this law, South African citrus farmers have built a significant market in the past 20 years. read more

Mimo że rząd chiński nie wydał oficjalnego oświadczenia, źródła branżowe informują, że Pekin zawiesi proces wyłączenia taryf opartych na rynku dla określonych importów z USA, w tym wielu produktów rolnych, począwszy od 1 sierpnia 2025 r. Zatwierdzone wyłączenia będą ważne jedynie do. read more

It's a dynamic scene in the world of table grapes. Mexico's season is coming to an end, California is currently in full swing, and preparations for importing from South America are already underway. Let's start with an update on California, where the state is having a fantastic table grape season due to read more

D.S. Cole Growers in Loudon, NH USA will be hosting their open house this coming Thursday, July 31, between 9:00 a.m and 3:00 p.m. Many tried and true varieties offered by D.S. Cole will be in pots to show why they grow these varieties. In addition, new varieties will be on display. read more

Ahold Delhaize, under the leadership of CEO Frans Muller, is actively seeking acquisition opportunities in both the U.S. and European markets. During the Kitty Koelemeijer podcast, he emphasized the fragmented nature of the American market and identified potential for consolidation. Ahold Delhaize invests €2 billion annually in its expansion efforts. read more

While the "Respect" patent is being filed and recognized in various North American countries, Siropack is entering into another significant commercial agreement in North Africa. The Italian company based in Cesenatico, Emilia-Romagna, which produces machines and software for the food industry, is expanding its presence in the region. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has appointed Miles Fraser-Jones as Vice President of Sales & Product Management, Deciduous & Citrus (International) to enhance global category performance. Fraser-Jones will be responsible for managing North American sales and overseeing international sourcing and product development. read more

The 17th edition of the AMHPAC Convention will take place from August 27 to 29 in Cabo San Lucas, gathering over 400 participants from Mexico and different countries. This flagship event, organized by the Mexican Association of Protected Horticulture (AMHPAC), has been held for almost two decades. read more

Wczoraj Stany Zjednoczone i Japonia osiągnęły porozumienie handlowe, a według prezydenta Trumpa jest to największe porozumienie handlowe, jakie kiedykolwiek zawarto. Zgodnie z nowymi warunkami, importerzy z USA będą płacić 15 procent cła odwrotnego na japońskie towary, zamiast początkowych 25 procent, którymi groził Trump. Ponadto, Japonia... read more

Przyszłość producentów pomidorów jest nieco niepewna po ubiegłotygodniowej decyzji rządu amerykańskiego o zakończeniu Porozumienia wstrzymania importu pomidorów między USA a Meksykiem. "To, w jaki sposób ta decyzja wpłynie na nas w krótkim, średnim i nawet długim terminie, jest nieznane. Zobaczymy, co się teraz wydarzy, gdy rządzi prawo". read more

Miami International Airport is increasing its cargo capacity by up to 50% with the construction of a new facility that began on Monday. This development reflects the airport's growing importance in supplying fresh fish, fruit, and flowers to consumers along the East Coast. The $141 million project, a collaboration with PortMiami, will revolutionize the cargo handling capabilities of the airport. read more

In the most recent weekly pricing data, Belize saw a significant increase in the average price of bananas, rising from £0.88 the previous week to £0.99. This reflects a weekly price change of £0.11, which represents a 13% increase. Belize is currently the only country out of the three compared that showed this increase. read more

The theme for this year's United States Independence event at the U.S. Embassy in Chile, on June 12th, was centered around the connection between Chile and the USA in the field of astronomy and space exploration. It was a great opportunity to showcase Cosmic Crisp® apples. This event marked the 249th anniversary. read more

The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is leveraging partnerships with Growcer, food banks, and community farms to promote vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) as a strategic response to climate, skills, and food access challenges. This initiative includes collaboration with The Ottawa Mission, the city's oldest organization dedicated to serving those in need. read more

Nature Fresh Farms® has announced that Josianne Légaré is joining as the senior vice president of North American sales and strategic growth. With over twenty years of experience in commercial leadership, Légaré has built a career by forming partnerships and driving mutual value creation with top industry leaders. read more

Hundreds of thousands of soft plastic pieces, such as bread bags and crisp packets, are being repurposed to help children learn about fruits and vegetables. read more

Das lokale Ministerium für Arbeit und Arbeitsentwicklung (Mitradel) erteilte dem Bananenriesen die Genehmigung für diese letzten Entlassungen, die am 18. Juli in Kraft traten. read more

The crisis between Chiquita Brands and the government of Panama enters a new chapter with the announcement of the dismissal of the last 1,189 daily workers in the country's banana plantations. The news was reported by Reuters on July 17, confirming that the exit of the... read more

Na Cultivate 2025 w Columbus w stanie Ohio (USA), pot lilia Tiny Massive zdobyła nagrodę Retailers' Choice Award dla Najlepszego Nowego Produktu. Ta wyróżniona odmiana jest częścią serii Lily Looks Sensation, opracowanej przez holenderską firmę Arroyo Liliumbulbs we współpracy z Mak Breeding. Arroyo read more

Anyone who thinks that growing plants is boring has clearly never visited Tropical Green in northern Costa Rica. Here, tropical cultivation is combined with innovative, eco-friendly solutions—and a herd of over 700 sheep. The nursery has been a reliable partner of Adomex, the top player in the cut foliage market. read more