The Farwest Show was first organized in 1973 to create a platform where nursery and greenhouse professionals could gather, share knowledge, and drive the industry forward. Today, the show attracts thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors from across the country and beyond. read more

In the 2023/24 season, Egypt achieved a new milestone by setting a record for sweet potato exports to the EU, surpassing the USA in supply volumes, according to EastFruit. This marks a significant achievement for Egyptian exporters in the EU market, as the new export record seemed inevitable. read more

With support from USAID, Dapol, an importer from Poland operating in the Bronisze market, established a partnership with fruit producers from the Republic of Moldova. Beginning with a few truckloads of table grapes in 2022, Dapol imported over 700 tons of plums and grapes from Moldova in 2023. read more

Wonderful Citrus, the largest citrus producer in North America, utilizes ArcAqua's ozone sanitation technology to enhance the fruit washing systems in their citrus packing facilities in California and Mexico in a sustainable manner. In addition to experiencing significant business advantages, the citrus grower states, read more

The Brazilian Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruits and Derivatives (Abrafrutas) is pleased to announce that Costa Rica has authorized the export of Brazilian avocados to the Costa Rican market. This achievement is a result of the collaborative efforts between Abrafrutas, the Ministry of Agriculture, and Costa Rican authorities. read more

Na ostatniej Globalnej Konwencji Winogron 2024 międzynarodowi eksperci Chris Dubois i Jerry Clode przeanalizowali trendy konsumpcji winogron stołowych w Stanach Zjednoczonych i Chinach. Podkreślili wpływ mediów społecznościowych na sprzedaż w USA oraz powstającą grupę konsumentów "supermam" w Chinach. read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są średnimi krajowymi najczęstszych cen, które są pobierane za banany na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Aktualne średnie ceny bananów w tym tygodniu wynosiły... read more

The Panamanian company Capitán Piña, specializing in pineapple production and export, and led by General Manager Eliezer Domínguez, has faced a challenging year due to a decrease in orders from Europe, especially Spain, its main market. This decline has been attributed to the local fruit season. read more

W istotnej operacji, Dywizja Atlantycka Agencji ds. Walki z Narkotykami (DEA) ogłosiła skonfiskowanie bezprecedensowej ilości metamfetaminy przemytanej z Meksyku. Ta operacja stanowi największe przejęcie metamfetaminy dla dywizji, a także zajmuje trzecie miejsce pod względem wielkości. read more

On 7 August 2014, Russia imposed a boycott on all fruit and vegetables from the EU, United States, Australia, Canada, and Norway. Ten years later, we are reflecting with some exporters. What do they remember most about the beginning of the Russian embargo? How significant was the impact, and will Russia... read more

Hishtil supplies young plants to professional and home growers worldwide. Their product range includes various vegetables, herbs, and ornamental plants, both edible and decorative. Hishtil operates in Israel, Europe, the USA, and Africa. read more

Magnesium is sometimes an overlooked element. In many regions of North America, there is sufficient magnesium in the groundwater used for irrigation. Concentrations of 25 to 50 ppm of magnesium are sometimes present and offer sufficient levels for plant growth. Additionally, additional magnesium is also provided through. read more

Certhon, a company specializing in horticultural engineering and technology, has announced its expansion into North America (NA) through a partnership with DENSO, a mobility supplier. The new headquarters for their North American operations will be based in Southfield, Michigan, within the Greater Detroit area. To spearhead this new initiative, both companies have appointed leaders. read more

The Iowa State Fair kicked off today, and at the crack of dawn this morning, floriculture exhibitors were in the John Deere Ag Building preparing their flowers that they spent all summer growing. This year's show was the biggest one in several years with over 1,000 entries. Andrea Spencer,
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The supply of avocados in the U.S. is stable with fruit coming from primarily Mexico followed by Peru and California. In July, Peru exported around 80,110 tonnes of fruit globally. Compare that to July 2023 which saw 126,530 tons exported. "The difference in volume is because this year, much
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According to initial estimates, the watermelon harvest in the Spanish region of Murcia will increase by 22% in the current season, exceeding 178 thousand tons on a cultivated area of 2,775 hectares, as reported by valenciafruits.com. The Regional Councillor for Water and Agriculture, read more

Panafruit, a Panamanian company specializing in producing and exporting papaya, has solidified its position in the international market over its more than twenty years of existence. "Panafruit SA was founded by Hormoz Safi, of Iranian origin, and began its operations in 2000 with a farm in read more

Shippers and producers in Canada are currently dealing with uncertainty caused by the looming strike of thousands of rail workers. This strike has the potential to disrupt freight traffic and cause congestion at ports. John Corey, president of the Freight Management Association of Canada, emphasized the crucial role that railways play in the country. read more

La próxima temporada de mangos en España estará una vez más marcada por una producción significativamente baja debido al impacto del clima. Será el segundo año consecutivo con una oferta reducida en los mercados europeos, lo que comienza a causar incertidumbre entre los productores y exportadores españoles. "Aunque read more

Copeland has announced the release of its new Go real-time 4G/5G-NA tracker for shipping products within the cold chain. read more