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

The municipality of Itatiba, located in São Paulo, Brazil, anticipates a persimmon harvest of approximately 5.2 thousand tons this season, mirroring the figures from 2024. The Municipal Secretariat of Environment and Agriculture confirms that there have been no major setbacks such as fruit abortion or hailstorms. read more

"Our strategic investment in Guatemala strengthens our position as a global market leader in the worldwide avocado business and as a year-round supplier of the World’s Finest Avocados™," said Steve Barnard, Chief Executive Officer. "Guatemala is crucial for our diversified... read more

"Our strategic investment in Guatemala strengthens our position as a global leader in the worldwide avocado business and as a year-round supplier of the World’s Finest Avocados™," said Steve Barnard, Chief Executive Officer. "Guatemala is crucial for our diversified" read more

Mission Produce has opened its new cutting-edge packing facility in Guatemala. read more

The pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. radicis-capsici (FORC) has been identified, but breeders suspect that this may not be the only explanation. In the fall of 2024, the parties involved met to pool knowledge and experiences and establish a common research direction. read more

reefertrends reports this, citing a report from the Central Bank of Honduras (BCH). According to the report, the decline in exports is primarily attributed to the reduction in activities of Grupo Sol, which announced in October last year that it would be scaling back production. read more

Asparagus markets around the world are dealing with different weather conditions, supply changes, and changing consumer preferences. This overview highlights the main developments in North America, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and South Africa at present. read more

Between August 1, 2024, and April 23, 2025, Georgia exported 17.2 thousand tons of apples, valued at $10.9 million, according to the Ministry of Environment and Agriculture. This represents an increase of 15.0 thousand tons, or 7.6 times, compared to the previous year. The export value rose by read more

Mission Produce, Inc., a company based in the United States that is engaged in sourcing, producing, and distributing Hass avocados, has recently inaugurated its new packinghouse in Guatemala. This facility is a key component of the company's plan to broaden its global sourcing network and enhance its ability to provide avocados year-round. read more

Meksykańscy producenci pomidorów apelują do administracji Trumpa o anulowanie 20,91-procentowego cła na importowane produkty z USA, które ma wejść w życie 14 lipca. read more

The red-fleshed apple brand Kissabel has emphasized the expansion of its product offering in the Southern Hemisphere as it wraps up its successful campaign in Europe and North America. read more

After the success of the sales campaign in Europe and North America, the development of Kissabel® continues with the new harvest in the Southern Hemisphere. The disruptive range of apples with colored flesh ranging from pink to deep red is continuing its development phase in Australia, Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand. read more

W 2024 roku sprzedaż certyfikowanych produktów organicznych w USA osiągnęła nowy rekordowy poziom 71,6 miliarda dolarów, przy czym świeże produkty nadal prowadzą na rynku organicznym. Zgodnie z raportem Organicznego Rynku 2025 wydanym przez Stowarzyszenie Handlu Organicznego (OTA), sprzedaż organicznych produktów rolnych wyniosła 21,5 miliarda dolarów w zeszłym roku. read more

The fresh produce group Oppy and Deep Earth Energy Production (Deep), the first company in Canada to use geothermal energy for large-scale power production, have announced advancements in their joint greenhouse project. read more

The Judge for Preliminary Investigations in Caltanissetta has ordered a preventive seizure of 700,000 euros, at the request of the Palermo office of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), against four individuals under investigation for fraud against the European Union, money laundering, and self-money laundering. read more

Przechodzimy teraz do tego, co eksperci nazywają "she-conomy" - nowej ery gospodarczej napędzanej wzrostem liczby przedsiębiorczych kobiet, wykonawczych i decydentek. Przedsiębiorstwa należące do kobiet stanowią niemal 40 procent wszystkich przedsiębiorstw w USA, generując rocznie 2,7 biliona dolarów przychodów. Badania pokazują, że read more

The National Banana Corporation of Costa Rica, Corbana, will be hosting its 10th International Banana Congress in conjunction with the 25th Acorbat International Meeting on April 20-23, 2026 in the Mexican city of Mérida. read more

Najnowsza seria sporów między RPA i USA zwiększyła skoncentrowanie się pierwszego na konsolidacji więzi handlowych z krajami Dalekiego Wschodu i Azji Południowo-Wschodniej.

The latest round of disputes between South Africa and the US has increased the former’s focus on consolidating trade links with countries in the Far East and Southeast Asia. read more

Jako eksporter słodkich ziemniaków w Stanach Zjednoczonych, Północna Karolina napotyka na wyzwania ekonomiczne związane z ostatnimi eskalacjami ceł. "Słodkie ziemniaki są ważnym uprawą dla Północnej Karoliny; tak naprawdę, nasi rolnicy produkują ponad 60% całego rynku w USA" - stwierdził Steve Troxler, komisarz z Północnej Karoliny. read more