The decision to outsource the handling of perishable goods at John F. Kennedy Airport to a private company has raised 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

It's National Poinsettia Day next Thursday (December 12th), and to get people excited in advance and boost sales at New Covent Garden Flower Market and other places, houseplant styling expert Dr. Susanne Lux from Stars for Europe (SfE) has shared some insights into a plant that has played an integral role. read more

According to the data presented, 20 hectares of land are sealed in Italy every day, which corresponds to a total area of 72.5 km². The land affected is mainly agriculturally usable soil lost to buildings, roads, or logistics facilities. The economic consequences of this are... read more

The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service predicts that orange production in Costa Rica will bounce back from the previous season's decline caused by El Niño, with a projected increase of around 11 percent to 250,000 tonnes in 2024/25. read more

South African grape exporters are happy with the sales progress they are making in North America, especially in Canada, which has become the country's third largest market in recent years. read more

Flowers Canada Growers has announced that Cyclaniliprole 50SL (cyclaniliprole) was recently registered for greenhouse ornamental crops. Also marketed under the trade name Harvanta, this MOA group 28 insecticide is claimed to be effective against a wide variety of insect pests, including thrips. read more

FAS/San José predicts that orange production will increase by around 11 percent in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 to reach 250,000 metric tons. Production in MY 2023/24 was lower than anticipated, at 225,000 metric tons, due to irregular rainfall patterns linked to El Niño weather. read more

Ta analiza cen bananów w różnych krajach w tym tygodniu podkreśla istotne trendy przy porównywaniu obecnych średnich cen z poprzednim tygodniem. Te trendy dostarczają cennych informacji na temat dynamiki rynku, w tym zróżnicowań w łańcuchu dostaw i fluktuacji popytu regionalnego. Kliknij aby... read more

HB RTS, a company that offers logistics solutions focusing on reusable load carriers, has revealed its acquisition of TPS Rental Systems Ltd ("TPS"). This strategic decision strengthens HB RTS's position as a leading provider of sustainable logistics solutions in Europe, serving various industries. read more

The OrtoRomi Agricultural Cooperative presents a limited edition of Pausa Pranzo, its famous tray salads: Pausa Pranzo d’Inverno, three tasty salads available in an elegant and distinctive tray, featuring a top with metallic gold details that maximizes. read more

South African pears imported into Canada will return to a more regular start time this coming season. "This year it is about seven to 10 days later than last year but last year was early so generally it's more of a 'normal' start," says Peter Martino of FPD East, Inc. South Africa will begin... read more

Perhaps it's the influence of recent films like Sausage Party, an animated comedy that explores the challenges faced by anthropomorphic food items, or it could be the ridiculousness of a single banana being duct-taped to a wall and sold for millions as art, but it seems that empathy towards food could be increasing. read more

W Kanadzie owoce pestkowe są uprawiane tylko w krótkim okresie, ale są dostępne w sklepach przez cały rok. "Chociaż oferujemy różne produkty z owoców pestkowych z różnych miejsc pochodzenia przez cały rok, wciąż istnieje duży potencjał do poprawy tej kategorii" - mówi Marcelo Rusca z Go Fresh. read more

From Central America to Southeast Asia, plantains and bananas are some of the most popular fruits in the world. Both belong to the Musaceae family, which includes bananas, and like all crops, they are vulnerable to diseases. One of the biggest disease threats for these two crops is black leaf streak. read more

The papaya supply is currently facing challenges within the industry. "We are experiencing quality issues due to weather conditions in Mexico, which is leading to market fluctuations," says Anthony Serafino from Exp Group, LLC, highlighting that the majority of the fruit in the market is affected. read more

The import of asparagus from Peru through South Florida ports of entry is expected to decrease slightly this week. Trading for large asparagus is active, while for others it is moderate. The supplies of large asparagus are fairly low, resulting in higher prices for small ones and slightly higher prices for jumbo and extra-large sizes. Standard-sized asparagus prices are also slightly higher. read more

With President-elect Donald Trump's economic strategy of imposing heavy tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, Arizona is preparing for possible changes in the market dynamics of various goods, including automotive components and agricultural produce. Arizona, which has a strong trading relationship with its neighboring countries, is closely monitoring the situation. read more

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has commissioned a study on water pricing with the goal of achieving a 20% reduction in water usage. Pricing is viewed as one of three policy tools, along with influencing behavior through communication, mandates, and regulations. The research is being conducted by Witteveen+Bos. read more

W Dominikanie rząd kieruje zasoby na rozwój produkcji truskawek, skupiając się na obszarach takich jak Jarabacoa, Constanza, Ocoa, Hondo Valle i Azua. Jarabacoa wyłoniła się jako wiodące miejsce uprawy ze względu na swój klimat. Specjalny Fundusz na read more

Albert Heijn, ALDI, Carrefour, Colruyt, Delhaize, and Lidl have joined forces under the Reusable Packaging Coalition, a collaborative effort to explore opportunities for packaging reuse. Their first pilot project will transition to reusable packaging for mushrooms in the Mechelen region. read more