Specklinia digitale is an epiphytic orchid native to Mexico. Due to habitat destruction, it is now considered an endangered species, and as far as we know, no efforts have been made to establish ex situ conservation programs. In this study, we present an in situ assessment of its flowers. read more

The Almond Board of Australia (ABA) released its January position report on March 11, 2025, which outlined the volumes and destinations of almond shipments, similar to the reports released by the Almond Board of California. Australian exporters sent out almost 5.3 thousand metric tonnes (mt) in January 2025, indicating a read more

"Istnieje większy optymizm wokół importowanych melonów z Gwatemali." - mówi Tom Ferguson, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w Classic Fruit Company. "Jesteśmy teraz w sezonie wiosennym i wszystko, co teraz spływa, zostało wyhodowane w doskonałych warunkach." "Pierwsze trzy miesiące naszego sezonu były" read more

CMR Group has recently introduced the Banarica brand for its bananas, which are imported from Guatemala. The company aims to increase its volume of sales in the coming years by targeting both supermarkets and wholesale markets. "We have been selling these Guatemalan bananas since January of this year, read more

Peru has positioned itself as the world's second-largest exporter of avocados, behind only Mexico. At the beginning of the 2024 season, Peru saw a 79.2% increase in export volume compared to the previous year. This growth is due to increased demand from major importing countries, including... read more

The Guardia di Finanza of Ragusa has uncovered a case of improper collection of European funds intended for the agricultural sector, as reported by lasicilia.it. An entrepreneur from Modica has been reported for illegally obtaining over 270,000 euros in contributions from the European Agricultural Fund. read more

Naturipe Farms has announced that this year's avocado season is expected to be one of the best yet, thanks to a strong supply driven by the maturing avocado trees in Colombia. With Mexico providing avocados year-round and Colombia complementing the seasonal transitions, there is a steady availability of Hass avocados. read more

The United States dominates 66 percent of Taiwan's tree nut market, with imports in 2024 increasing by 19 percent to almost 13,000 metric tons, valued at USD 76 million. Lower crop costs in 2023 resulted in increased stockpiling, attracting new importers who expanded product variety and offered premium options. read more

The volume of exotic fruit imports to the Krasnodar region, Russia reached 36.7 thousand tons in 2024, marking an almost 6% increase compared to 2023, according to the Rosselkhoznadzor press service. Since the beginning of 2025, the region has already received 247 tons of exotic fruits, including… read more

The banana producers' and exporters' associations of Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru, and the Dominican Republic issued a statement on Monday rejecting the actions of German retailer Kaufland, which has resumed offering a kilo of bananas of Latin American origin at 0.88 euros. read more

To był nietypowy sezon dla zielonego szparaga z głównego regionu uprawy szparagów w Meksyku, czyli z Caborcy. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, sezon trwa od końca stycznia do połowy kwietnia i przynosi duże ilości szparagów. "W tym sezonie mamy do czynienia z niższymi poziomami produkcji niż oczekiwano i nietypową pogodą... read more

Pierwsza dostawa bananów Banarica, uprawianych w Gwatemali, dotarła do obiektów Grupy CMR. Te banany są uprawiane w regionie Pacyfiku, który charakteryzuje się ciepłym i wilgotnym klimatem tropikalnym, sprzyjającym warunkom do wzrostu. Banany Banarica są znane z...

The first shipment of Banarica bananas, grown in Guatemala, has arrived at the facilities of CMR Group. These bananas are cultivated in the Pacific region, an area characterized by a warm and humid tropical climate that supports favorable growing conditions. Banarica bananas are known for their... read more

The recent data indicates slight fluctuations in banana prices from major exporting countries compared to the previous week. There are variations in average prices for imports from Colombia and Costa Rica. Specifically, there has been a significant increase in the average price of bananas from Colombia. read more

The production of ornamental plants in Mexico is a job-generating activity that has been growing in recent years. However, it is negatively affected by phytosanitary issues, particularly those caused by Phytophthora. Studies on Phytophthora in ornamental nurseries are scarce in Mexico. The objective is to read more

Predicting and managing the risk of late frosts more effectively, one of the meteorological phenomena that, in recent years, has caused the most serious damage to thousands of farms in the country. An achievable goal thanks to the new frontiers of innovation. read more

This spring, garden centers all across North America are coming together to ensure the future of the green industry through Seed Your Future's month-long 'Round-Up at the Register' campaign. This initiative allows customers to help support a more sustainable future by rounding up their purchase total at checkout. read more

With regulations changing constantly, sometimes even minute by minute, uncertainty is a major factor in the North American Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) market. However, despite this, the CEA industry presents numerous opportunities when considering the bigger picture. This was the main takeaway from the keynote panel discussion at Indoor Ag-Con. read more

Egypt's orange exports to France have been on the rise, according to a report by EastFruit. In 2024, exports reached 42.7 thousand tons, representing a 26% increase from the previous year, although revenue dropped by 9% to $25.3 million. The export season for Egyptian oranges to France usually starts in January. read more

Egypt is continuously increasing its orange exports to France, as reported by EastFruit. Following a record-breaking volume of fruit exports to the French market in 2023, exporters have maintained their momentum. By the end of 2024, the volume of orange exports from Egypt to France reached 42.7 thousand tons. read more

In North America, the prices of ginger from Costa Rica and Peru are slightly higher than last year due to steady demand and limited supply. There are potential tariff concerns for Chinese ginger. Brazilian ginger is expected to return in May, which will increase regional availability. In Germany, demand is. read more