Tosca has formed a partnership with Avery Dennison, an international company in the materials science sector, to adopt reusable plastic pallets in its European supply chain and reduce CO2 emissions. Thanks to Tosca's innovative pooling model, the. read more

Frutura has reorganized its berry business across the group into a new division in order to accelerate its expansion in response to increasing global demand. The company has rebranded its berry operations in Mexico and implemented the Sun Belle brand throughout the business, with new leadership in place. read more

Cultures Gen V is a family-owned greenhouse growing company in Quebec, Canada. The second generation, which includes a brother, sister, and cousin in their 30s, is planning to take over the company in the coming years. "We love what we do, but all three of us are sensitive to the need for sustainable practices," they said. read more

Regulatory measures in the U.S., Canada, and the EU are pushing for increased sustainability in packaging. A significant initiative worth $25 million by the USDA, as part of its Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) program, is leading this effort. The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)… read more

W ciągu ostatniego tygodnia na rynku bananowym obserwowano zróżnicowane trendy w różnych krajach. Podczas gdy niektóre kraje doświadczyły stabilizacji cen, inne zanotowały lekkie spadki, odzwierciedlając zmieniającą się dynamikę rynku. W Kolumbii ceny bananów pozostały stabilne, bez zmian w porównaniu z poprzednim tygodniem. read more

W szybkiej odpowiedzi na inwazję moszczycy śródziemnomorskiej wykrytą w pobliżu Punta Cana w grudniu 2023 roku, Republika Dominikańska skutecznie wyeliminowała szkodnika, stosując Technikę Sterylizacji Owadów (SIT). Ta metoda, przyjazna dla środowiska, polega na masowym hodowaniu i sterilizacji samców. read more

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have intercepted a significant cocaine shipment hidden within a banana shipment bound for Europe, making it the country's largest seizure to date. The operation took place at a port in Santo Domingo and led to the discovery of 9,500kg of cocaine. read more

On January 20, Donald Trump will start his second term as the President of the United States. Leading up to this, the outspoken future president has already made several promises and warnings. One of these warnings is his plan to implement a 25% import tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada. read more

An arbitration panel of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled in favor of Costa Rica in a trade dispute with Panama over Panama's imposition of restrictions on the importation of several Costa Rican agricultural products in 2019 and 2020. The panel has recommended that Panama align its read more

Argentinian garlic is currently experiencing a critical period in the global market. Varieties like spring white, spring violet, red garlic, pearl white, and elephant are essential in this sector, with major markets including the United States, Brazil, Spain, and Mexico. However, factors such as the read more

On October 22nd, the first day of the 'Table Grape Business Tour' took place, a tour of the Italian table grape sector where buyers from the Middle East, Canada, Asia, and Europe were able to experience firsthand the day-to-day operations of companies. read more

Drugie półrocze marca było napełnione wystawami i wydarzeniami na całym świecie. Wśród głównych wydarzeń znalazły się nasze relacje z Tygodnia Dianthus w Kolumbii, raport fotograficzny z GreenTech Americas w Meksyku, kolejny z California Spring Trials w USA oraz z Hortexu w Wietnamie. Zobacz poniżej. read more

Jeśli wciąż nie jesteś zaznajomiony z Ontario's Crop Protection Hub i chcesz dowiedzieć się więcej, to dołącz do specjalisty ds. IPM w uprawach szklarniowych oraz Cara McCreary (specjalisty ds. IPM w warzywach uprawianych w szklarniach) na żywo w czwartek, 12 grudnia o godzinie dwunastej. Ta prezentacja dotyczyć będzie upraw w szklarni warzywnej i... read more

Dutch Flower Group (DFG) has announced the transfer of ownership of The USA Bouquet Company to The Elite Group, effective December 1, 2024. The USA Bouquet Company has been a part of the Dutch Flower Group since 2018. Since becoming a part of the Dutch Flower Group, The USA Bouquet Company has collaborated on... read more

BDA/Dorot Farm's new crop for the upcoming season has arrived in the North American region. The company supplies jumbo carrots to markets, foodservice, and 'fresh and cut' companies. Additionally, it offers cello carrots in 1lb, 2lb, 3lb, and 5lb bags to major retail chains in the Northeast and Canada. read more

Harnois Greenhouses and Dubois Agrinovation have announced a strategic partnership to offer comprehensive solutions for open-field and berry producers in Canada and the US. read more

Kasava from Costa Rica has become a crucial product in international trade, showcasing the country's agricultural heritage in markets like the United States and Europe. "Costa Rica continues to be the top exporter of edible cassava. Our climate enables consistent year-round production, ensuring high quality." read more

The garlic supply in North America can be described as having two distinct markets. According to Kian Fattahi from Global Farms Enterprises, one market focuses on retail and exclusively uses non-Chinese garlic, while the other market is centered around Chinese garlic. Currently, the supply of garlic not sourced from Asia is quite limited. read more

Zhongxian County in Chongqing has developed into a significant center for citrus cultivation, utilizing its two-thousand-year history to establish a complete citrus industrial chain. Tian Changzhong, deputy head of the county, highlighted the objective of taking the citrus industry to a higher level, aiming read more

Deciding to outsource the handling of perishable goods at John F. Kennedy Airport to a private company has sparked concerns among Dutch vegetable exporters to North America. "JFK is currently the largest airport with the most capacity, but due to this policy change, it will become four times more." read more