Nadeszły optymistyczne wieści dotyczące tegorocznej zbiorów papryki Hatch. „Zbiory są o wiele lepsze w tym roku” - mówi Preston Mitchell ze sklepu Hatch Chile Store. „Zeszły rok był prawdopodobnie najgorszym rokiem pod względem jakości i plonów, jaki kiedykolwiek mieliśmy, a w tym roku wygląda to bardziej jak normalne warunki”. read more

MustGrow Biologics Corp. is pleased to announce its acceptance of membership into the Global Alliance Against TR4, an international consortium of top banana industry players dedicated to combating Fusarium wilt TR4, a fungal disease that poses a threat to the future of bananas. MustGrow is working together with others to leverage its unique expertise. read more

We are in the final stages of the pepper campaign in the areas of Marina di Ragusa, Santa Croce Camerina, Scoglitti, Acate, and Vittoria. In this regard, producers, nurserymen, and technicians are preparing for the planning of the next campaign and the selection of varieties that have shown... read more

The consumption of ginger in Europe has significantly increased in recent years, prompting a Sicilian company based between Ragusa and Mazzarrone that specializes in international ginger trade to launch its own project in 2013. Cascone Srl, led by Giovanni Cascone, imports ginger from... read more

Assistance for farmers who have adopted the Igp standard and certification and intend to promote the production of high-quality Igp pears in Italy and abroad. This is the goal for which the Regional Council has approved a new call for proposals with a funding of 600 thousand euros. read more

Beneficial Insectary, a part of the Biobest division within the BioFirst Group, is excited to announce that Jimmy (Jim) McCanlies has joined the team as Sales Director for the USA. Jim brings with him a wealth of experience in the horticultural and agricultural sectors, with a strong passion for supporting the success of growers. read more

Conad, the primary brand in the Italian Retail Industry, announced today its commitment to a reforestation project in partnership with CPR System, a leading provider in Italy of reusable packaging pooling services. The project, carried out in collaboration with Rete Clima, aims to... read more

Kapi Kapi Growers, a Costa Rican grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples and bananas, is introducing a new product to its expanding range of tropical fruits: plantains. The first shipments of plantains will start arriving in the U.S. as early as August and will gradually increase to ensure a steady supply. read more

Ta seria prezentuje średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są krajowymi średnimi najczęściej stosowanymi cenami na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Obecne średnie tygodniowe ceny bananów wynosiły... read more

Blueberry farmers in Oak Bay and Sackville are closely monitoring the upcoming season, anticipating an earlier start. The previous year's wet conditions had a significant impact on yields, but the current season looks promising thanks to favorable weather patterns. Todd Tuddenham from Tuddenham Farms mentioned... read more

Wg raportu Hortoinfo opartego na danych z Dywizji Statystyki Organizacji Narodów Zjednoczonych (ONZ), COMTRADE, w 2023 roku Gwatemala stała się największym na świecie eksporterem melonów pod względem ilości, wyprzedzając Hiszpanię, która zajmowała pierwsze miejsce od 2015 roku. Jednakże Hiszpania nadal zajmuje pierwsze miejsce pod względem read more

A report from Farm Credit Canada, written by economist Graeme Crosbie, shows an increase in Canada's reliance on imported food. Since the start of the 21st century, the proportion of domestically produced food has dropped from 80% to 70% of the total consumed in 2015. Conversely, the report points out a... read more

Moldova is quickly adapting to the requirements of the European market. According to Stefan Bitlan, the manager of the major Moldovan fruit exporter Fani SRL, reusable trays are assisting with the current apricot season: "This season, the delivery of Moldovan fruits in reusable trays from Euro Pool Systems has started." read more

L’healthy food sbarca in azienda attraversovending machine: anziché prelevare snack e dolciumi, i dipendenti possono fare una pausa salutare con frutta freschissima. Il progetto è lanciato da Flavio Amaglio, giovane e attivo imprenditore bergamasco founder della start up innovativa
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Julian Williamson has been appointed as the new Area Sales Manager for Benary's Southeastern region. Previously, Julian worked as a Grower-Manager for Metrolina Greenhouses, growing annuals, perennials, and vegetables at the plug-and-finish stage. Julian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in. read more

Jamaican commodities such as bananas and plantains may be impacted by the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl as it moves through the Caribbean, potentially affecting supplies for North America. With the Category 5 storm possibly impacting Central America, there is concern about a tightening in the availability of these fruits. read more

This week, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Ladakh Skill Development Mission (LSDM) and the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), Pusa, New Delhi. This marks the start of collaborative efforts focused on mutual benefits in agricultural research and education. read more

Prosper Africa has facilitated a $56 million trade deal through the United States-Africa Trade Desk (USATD) for the import of 700 containers of table grapes from South Africa into the US. The USATD, a partnership between Prosper Africa and Afritex Ventures, is designed to link African... read more

Peru has experienced a significant growth in avocado exports to the U.S., with quantities reaching almost 75,000 metric tons, valued at over $145 million in 2023, according to USDA data. The introduction of Peruvian avocados to the U.S. market in 2006 has resulted in a steady increase in both the volume and value. read more

The commercial campaign for Melone Mantovano Igp is now in full swing: "July and August crucial for the whole season," says the president of the Consortium, Mauro Aguzzi. The surfaces remain stable at 2 thousand hectares. read more