Australian growers will soon have the opportunity to export apples to Canada as the Australian government has successfully negotiated new market access conditions with the Canadian government. read more

Rząd meksykański ogłosił zakaz stosowania, produkcji, komercjalizacji i importu 35 pestycydów w ramach działań mających na celu zapewnienie bezpieczniejszych i bardziej zrównoważonych praktyk rolniczych. Prezydent Claudia Sheinbaum powiedziała, że ta decyzja wynika z zobowiązania podjętego w marcu w sprawie zakazu. read more

In Villeneuve-sur-Lot (Lot-et-Garonne department), a producer has decided to start growing asimina, also known as 'pawpaw', a lesser-known fruit from North America. The first harvest this year is showing great promise. The farm's 2,500 trees, planted in 2019, are thriving in favorable conditions and have not yet read more

Avocados from New Zealand will once again be available in the Indian market, according to Dinesh Shinde, CEO of fresh produce importer Anusaya Fresh. He stated, "There has been a significant development regarding the arrival of New Zealand avocados in India. After mutual discussions, Anusaya Fresh and Avanza have reached an agreement. read more

Every week, Areté sends the most significant highlights on the trends of the major agrifood commodity markets to ensure that you always have updated data from the most authoritative sources. read more

Brazil is the only country in South America prepared for TR4. The Tropical Race 4, previously known as Panama Disease, has not yet arrived in Brazil, but has been identified in neighboring countries such as Colombia (2019), Peru (2020), and Venezuela (2023). read more

According to the meteorological monitoring platform Banaclima, a total of 1,500 mm of precipitation was recorded in just three months in the second half of 2024. read more

Według Juana Ariasa, prezesa Izby Handlowej, firma bananowa Chiquita rozpocznie zatrudnianie pierwszych 3 000 pracowników do swoich plantacji w Bocas del Toro we wrześniu, po chwilowej zawieszeniu działalności. Plan zakłada zatrudnienie dodatkowych 2 000 pracowników w lutym 2026 roku, osiągając w sumie… read more

IFCO has announced the opening of its new service center in Dallas, Texas. The facility is part of the company's North American expansion for reusable packaging in fresh food supply chains. Dallas was chosen for its central location and access to major transportation routes, allowing IFCO to. read more

Faced with increasing pressure on the retail sector to reduce waste and adopt more sustainable practices, Tosca supports brands and retailers in making significant changes. The reusable "Crystal Clear" displays, ready to use, represent a smart alternative. read more

Strefa euro: spadek sprzedaży detalicznej większy niż oczekiwano w lipcuWzrost sprzedaży detalicznej w strefie euro zwolnił dalej w lipcu, co budzi wątpliwości, czy zdrowa konsumpcja krajowa mogłaby nadal rekompensować spadek wzrostu gospodarczego spowodowany taryfami USA, wynika z danych Eurostat. Sprzedaż detaliczna w 20 krajach read more

Corbana, the National Banana Corporation of Costa Rica, has stated that the effects of climate change in the Caribbean region have significantly impacted the country's banana sector in the first half of the year. read more

The Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Julie Collins, stated that the changes are the result of several years of negotiations. "We welcome this improved access to the Canadian market and the benefits that our producers will gain from this." read more

The fruit supplier Fyffes and online retailer Ocado have announced the official opening of newly constructed school facilities in southern Belize. read more

Mission Produce, Inc. will present its year-round avocado programs and emphasize Mexico's upcoming supply at Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL) in Hong Kong, China, from September 3-5, 2025. "We track avocado seasons worldwide to provide the perfect fruit to the appropriate market at the optimal moment," read more

Storage onion growers have started harvesting and submitting a bountiful national crop. Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Colorado, and New York are currently harvesting, while Wisconsin and Michigan will begin soon. Mexico has completed its harvest, and there are still some growers in California who are harvesting as well. read more

The supply of pineapples is currently at its lowest point of 2025. Peter Leifermann from Chestnut Hill Farms stated, "The entire industry is down about 3.3 percent year-over-year out of Costa Rica, where the overwhelming majority of fresh pineapples for North America are grown." This decline follows an earlier start. read more

The European Commission has given the green light to the agreement between the EU and Mercosur, which will now be presented to the 27 member countries and the European Parliament. The agreement was approved along with the update of the agreement between the EU and Mexico. "These historic agreements are a fundamental part of... read more

Schoneveld Breeding maintains short communication lines, both with customers and within the company. Plant breeder Marleen Kusters and Area Manager for North America Kathy McKay elaborate on the practical implementation of this approach. "The direct connection between breeding and real-world practice is what sets us apart." read more

Supply chains in North America are still being disrupted by tariffs, port congestion, and changes in cargo movements. Some manufacturers are placing orders earlier in anticipation of tariff changes, while others are changing their sourcing strategies. Logistics strategies are being updated to prioritize data visibility and efficiency. read more