Kanada officially opened its market to fresh apples from Ukraine, starting in early 2025. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency approved Ukraine's export program after collaborating with Ukraine's food safety authority (SSUFSCP). In order to export apples to Canada, Ukrainian growers, packers, and exporters are required to comply with the regulations set by both countries. read more

Harmoniz Seeds is poised to inaugurate a cutting-edge research and development facility in Ontario, Canada, with the goal of offering earlier access to tomato, pepper, and cucumber varieties customized for North American growing conditions. Set to open on May 14, 2025, the facility represents a strategic expansion of... read more

The EastFruit team continues to analyze the global blueberry market. After examining the overall global blueberry trends, we focused on the market leaders such as Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Spain, as well as reviewed the emerging aggressive exporters. Today, we will provide a detailed analysis. read more

The global mango market is currently facing a complex season marked by changing supply, climate-related challenges, and evolving demand. Exporters are adjusting to logistical constraints and fluctuating prices. In North America, Mexico's supply of red mangoes has become stable, but the availability of yellow varieties is still limited. read more

Calls from overseas are coming in for North Carolina sweet potatoes. Kristi Hocutt of Triple J Produce mentioned that she is receiving inquiries from Europe for supply. "This indicates that Egypt and Spain are currently out of supply," she stated. "Honduras may have not started yet either." On the domestic front, demand remains steady. read more

The Singapore-based container shipping group Ocean Network Express anticipates a significant decrease in its net profit over the upcoming year, primarily due to the US government's implementation of various tariffs on imported goods. read more

In order to enhance the presence of Mexican agri-food products in Europe, the Mexican Mission to the European Union and the Mexico-European Union Chamber of Commerce (MexChamEU) organized an event to promote the Ataúlfo mango in Brussels on April 29, 2025, at the Official Residence of Mexico. read more

A Nuffield scholarship, supported by Hort Innovation, has allowed Catherine Velisha, a vegetable grower from Victoria, to investigate global grower-led education programs. Her research took her to the UK, USA, Ireland, and Australia with the goal of increasing vegetable consumption and appreciation. Catherine, Managing read more

In 2024, Mexico surpassed Spain in global pepper export value, a position that the two countries have exchanged over the past decade. Together, they account for half of the global exports of this vegetable. According to a report by Hortoinfo, despite a decrease in the worldwide export volume since 2021, the... read more

The project 'Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica' is coming to an end. The goal of this initiative is to improve adherence to sanitary and phytosanitary standards for Jamaica's hot pepper exports to the European Union. read more

The mango season in Mexico started early and positively this year. "This allowed many importers to start the season with a good volume," said Cindy Schwing from Splendid by Porvenir. Last year, the Mexican season started very late, resulting in a decrease in overall production. read more

The Dutch Spring Trials, also known as the Pack Trials, are taking place this week. Eight breeders are showcasing the latest novelty assortments to growers, retailers, and industry peers. Visitors have traveled from as far as Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Canada, with the majority attending from European countries. read more

In the Poás region of Costa Rica, you will find the Plantas de mi Tierra nursery, where Felipe Vega and his dedicated team cultivate a remarkable variety of foliage: Lilygrass, or Liriope. This grass, valued for its beauty, is a favorite in floral arrangements worldwide. read more

On Wednesday, April 23rd, AdeptAg, Paul Boers Manufacturing, and Prins Greenhouses co-hosted an open house event at Kamps Hydrangea in Vineland Station, ON to showcase their impressive new greenhouse facility. The event welcomed industry professionals from across the region to celebrate this. read more

Mexico has become a major exporter of blueberries, mainly supplying the U.S. and Canadian markets. In 2022, Mexico's fresh blueberry exports amounted to 71,509 metric tons, showing a slight decrease of 2% compared to the previous year. Production in 2023 is projected to reach 74,800 MT, representing a 12% increase. read more

Obawy dotyczące ceł mogą wpływać na popyt na amerykańskie arbuzy w Kanadzie. "Niektórzy klienci kanadyjskich sieci są niechętni do sprowadzania amerykańskich owoców ze względu na cła i przytłaczające niezadowolenie konsumentów z retoryki pochodzącej z USA. Istnieje bardzo realne zaniepokojenie konsumentów... read more

The supply of garlic is currently very low. There is almost no product available for import into the U.S. until Mexico begins exporting at the end of the month, followed by Spain in June. Habib ElAchkar of L.A. Garlic states, "Garlic is a highly seasonal product, so it is essential to diversify our sourcing." read more

The prices for banana exports from major Latin American suppliers have shown an upward trend in the latest week, as reported averages indicate. In Costa Rica, the average price per kilogram rose from £0.97 in the previous week to £0.99 in the current week, representing a £0.02 increase. read more

The Government of Mexico, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, organized a virtual event called "Our Wealth: The Avocado", which highlighted the historical, cultural, and economic significance of avocados. The event specifically focused on small-scale producers and Mexico's position in the global avocado production industry. read more

The EastFruit team is continuing to analyze the global blueberry market. After examining the overall trends in the global blueberry industry and the situations in two major players, Peru and Chile, we have shifted our focus to the emerging aggressive exporters. Now, we are revisiting the discussion on the major players in the blueberry market. read more