After Roberto Corea was recently named the Canadian Greenhouse Grower of the Year, Jolly Farmer is reflecting on nearly six decades of evolution. From its beginnings as a bedding plant grower to becoming one of North America's leading plug and liner producers, the Canadian company has built its...

Po RobertoCorea being recently awarded the title of Canadian Greenhouse Grower of the Year, Jolly Farmer is looking back on nearly six decades of evolution. Starting as a bedding plant grower and transforming into one of North America's top plug and liner producers, the Canadian company has... read more

India's okra exports reached 1.12 lakh MT in the marketing year 2025, despite early price dips, showing steady growth, according to Narendra Mohan from the Department of Agriculture in Bihar, India. "The UK, Germany, and North America are the top destinations, with buyers expressing high satisfaction." read more

Dinesh Shinde, CEO of fresh produce importer Anusaya Fresh, states that demand for blueberries in India is increasing, while this season's supply is not as plentiful as in previous seasons. Shinde notes, "India is experiencing a significant surge in blueberry demand, exacerbated by tightening global and regional supply due to seasonal factors." read more

Multi Tray has introduced the NXT Series, a new generation of plant transport trays. According to Daan Swart of Multi Tray, the innovation addresses practical challenges in the market. "While the market is heavily concentrated on reusable systems – which often end up being further." read more

Farmers in Rabat and Dingli reported extensive crop damage after a sudden hailstorm struck the area overnight on Saturday. The fields were impacted by hail that was strong enough to destroy marketable produce, resulting in losses estimated in the tens of thousands of euros, equivalent to several tens of… read more

As greenhouse operations in North America continue to develop, growers are encountering a growing challenge: finding a balance between increasing energy costs and the necessity to invest in modern, high-performance infrastructure. Whether they are planning a new greenhouse construction or upgrading an existing one. read more

Packaging specialist Tosca has partnered with Kebol to implement a circular, reusable crate system that dramatically reduces waste and improves operational efficiency. Founded in 1989, Kebol exports more than 70 million premium-quality flower bulbs annually to customers in over 40 countries. read more

"Ostatniego weekendu, 10 stycznia, wysłaliśmy pierwsze melony Galia, żółte melony miodowe i arbuzie do eksportu do Europy z Kostaryki. W tym tygodniu rozpoczynamy wysyłkę melonów kantalupa i mini-arbuzów" - mówi Rolf Weber z Global Producers z Venlo. On wyjaśnia, że read more

Jak było w 2025 roku dla plantatorów słoneczników? "To był świetny rok dla uprawy słoneczników" - powiedział dyrektor wykonawczy Krajowego Stowarzyszenia Słonecznika John Sandbakken. "Ustanowiliśmy nowy krajowy rekord plonu tutaj w USA, wynoszący niemal 2000 funtów." Sandbakken powiedział, że powierzchnia upraw słoneczników się odbiła. "Około 100 procent" read more

Chiquita has harvested its first Panamanian bananas since reactivating its operations in the country following last year’s labor dispute and mass layoffs. read more

Meksyk oczekuje rekordowego plonu awokado na rok uprawny trwający od lipca 2025 do czerwca 2026. "Spodziewamy się zbiorów na poziomie 2,5 miliarda funtów, co będzie pierwszym razem, gdy przekroczymy ten poziom" - mówi Alvaro Luque, dyrektor generalny Avocados From Mexico (AFM), organizacji non-profit zajmującej się marketingiem. read more

According to EastFruit, Moroccan orange exports have continued to grow for a second consecutive season, slowly recovering from the significant decrease seen in 2022/23. In the 2024/25 season, spanning from November to October, Morocco exported 84.6 thousand tons of oranges valued at US$61 million. read more

Mimo wyzwań związanych z przymrozkami wcześniej w tym roku, sezon na granaty był pozytywny - mówi Tarik Ulusal, specjalista handlowy tureckiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolniczych Göknur Gıda: "Mieliśmy bardzo udany sezon z granatami. W trakcie obecnego sezonu dostarczyliśmy" read more

Fresh Inset S.A. has named Gordon Robertson as the general manager of Vidre+, North America. With over 30 years of senior leadership experience in sales, marketing, operations, and general management in both domestic and international markets, Robertson brings a wealth of expertise to the role. read more

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), the national organization representing produce businesses operating in Canada, will host its 2026 Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2026) on April 28-30 in Toronto, Canada. read more

Marshall Dirks has announced his retirement from Proven Winners North America after 27 years with the company. "Since joining the company in 2000, Marshall helped shape the company's brand through passion and innovative ideas that led Proven Winners to become the #1 Plant Brand in North America." read more

Stany Zjednoczone i Kanada są netto importującymi czosnkiem, a krajowa produkcja z Kalifornii spełnia jedynie niewielką część popytu. Duża część importu pochodzi z Chin, ponieważ kraj ten jest największym producentem czosnku na świecie, a ich eksport dominuje globalnie pod względem ilości i cen. read more

Malaysia has produced a significant crop of Musang King durians, leading to an oversupply in the market and causing prices to decrease. read more

Klienci wybierają zdrowsze napoje z mniejszą liczbą składników, co prowadzi do zwiększenia zakupów świeżych soków w USA - zauważa FreshFruitPortal. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has announced the notification of four new potato varieties developed by the ICAR–Central Potato Research Institute for seed production and multiplication throughout India. These varieties, including Kufri Ratan, Kufri Jyoti, Kufri Megha, and Kufri Chipsona-1, have been approved for release based on recommendations from the Central Seed Committee. read more