Jednym z największych zmartwień marokańskich producentów pomidorów, jeśli nie największym, jest rozprzestrzenianie się wirusa ToBRFV. Marokańskie władze ds. bezpieczeństwa żywności oficjalnie potwierdziły obecność wirusa w 2023 roku. Marokańska NPPO (ONSSA) poinformowała Sekretariat EPPO o występowaniu wirusa w... read more

With Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day approaching, the North American avocado industry is preparing for promotions in May. During this period, avocados are sourced from California, Mexico, and Colombia. Additionally, the Peruvian season is also gearing up. "While California is expecting a condensed read more

On Monday, June 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., the Kenya Flower Council is hosting an international conference exclusively organized for direct and active sector involved parties. The conference will focus on sustainability in the global cut flower industry, with a special emphasis on Kenya's role in driving these efforts. read more

In the first quarter of the year, Uzbekistan's exports of fruit and vegetable products to Russia reached approximately 70 thousand tons, which was a significant increase from the 39.5 thousand tons recorded in the same period of 2023. It is worth mentioning that white cabbage exports increased elevenfold. read more

Panama has announced the development of a "dry canal" to facilitate cargo movement between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, in response to decreased water levels in its traditional maritime canal. The initiative, called the Multimodal Dry Canal project, aims to utilize existing infrastructure. read more

SunCandy™ Citrus and Breakfast Club of Canada are entering their second year of partnership aimed at making healthy snacking enjoyable for people of all ages. Specially marked bags of SunCandy citrus, now available in stores, signify a continued dedication to promoting and encouraging healthy eating habits for children. read more

"Since the last 6-8 years, technological development and innovation have been transforming Mexican flower cultivation. In the last 4 years, this process has been further intensified," says Iker Larreategui Zaldua of Ulma Agrícola, an agricultural solutions company. According to Ulma Agrícola, read more

LettUs Grow, a supplier of aeroponic technology, has partnered with Innovative Growers Equipment (IGE), specialists in greenhouse equipment manufacturing, to introduce ultrasonic aeroponics to greenhouse growers across the USA and Canada. "We are thrilled to join forces with IGE to bring our products to a wider market," said a representative from LettUs Grow. read more

The trade unions have estimated the participation at 5,000 people, while the Government Delegation has lowered this figure to 2,000. The event was attended by the general secretaries of UGT and

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SunCandy™ Citrus and Breakfast Club of Canada are entering their second year of partnership aimed at making healthy snacking enjoyable for people of all ages. Specially marked bags of SunCandy citrus, now available in stores, signify a continued dedication to promoting and encouraging healthy eating habits for children. read more

LettUs Grow, a supplier of aeroponic technology, has partnered with Innovative Growers Equipment (IGE), specialists in greenhouse equipment manufacturing, to introduce ultrasonic aeroponics to greenhouse growers across the USA and Canada. "We are thrilled to join forces with IGE to bring our expertise in aeroponic technology to greenhouse growers in North America," said LettUs Grow's spokesperson. read more

13,825 workers hired abroad have arrived in the province of Huelva since January 19, 2024, to participate in the strawberry and berry campaign. Among them, there are 339 workers from Honduras, 62 from Ecuador, 508 from Colombia, and 12,916 from Morocco, with the latter group exclusively comprising women. read more

Panama has announced the development of a "dry canal" to facilitate cargo movement between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, in response to diminished water levels in its traditional maritime canal. The initiative, known as the Multimodal Dry Canal project, aims to make use of existing infrastructure. read more

"Since the past 6-8 years, technological advancements and innovation have been revolutionizing flower cultivation in Mexico. Over the last 4 years, this transformation process has been accelerated," says Iker Larreategui Zaldua from Ulma Agrícola, an agricultural solutions company. According to Ulma Agrícola, read more

Tosca's collaboration with the Bravo supermarket chain in the Dominican Republic is an example of a successful partnership, created with sustainable, innovative solutions tailored to the needs of this ambitious supermarket chain. read more

The main trends and talking points in the UK tomato sector at the moment include:

1. Sustainable farming practices: There is a growing emphasis on sustainable farming methods, such as using renewable energy sources and reducing water usage in tomato production.

2. Brexit implications: The UK's exit from the EU has impacted the tomato sector, particularly in terms of trade agreements and access to labor for harvesting.

3. Demand for locally grown produce: Consumers are increasingly interested in buying locally grown tomatoes, leading to a rise in demand for UK-grown products.

4. Innovation in greenhouse technology: Advances in greenhouse technology are enabling year-round tomato production in the UK, meeting the demand for fresh tomatoes even in the off-season.

5. Food safety and traceability: There is a focus on ensuring the safety and traceability of tomatoes, with consumers becoming more conscious of where their food comes from.

6. Varied tomato varieties: The UK tomato sector is seeing an increase in the popularity of heirloom and specialty tomato varieties, catering to diverse consumer preferences.

These trends and talking points are shaping the current landscape of the tomato sector in the UK. read more

Podczas gdy sezon krajowych cytrusów w USA trwa w pełni, Peru, Afryka Południowa i Chile przygotowują się do swoich sezonów. "Wszyscy starają się przewidzieć, co stanie się w Kalifornii, ponieważ to będzie decydować o czasie importu" - mówi Miles Fraser-Jones z Sierra Produce. Wczesny. read more

As the dry season nears its end, the Panama Canal is adjusting to the climate conditions. In accordance with the current and forecasted water levels of Gatun Lake, and as a result of the Operational Water Strategy (OWS) implemented by the Panama Canal, additional slots that were announced earlier this month are now... read more

MARKET UPDATE
Mexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, reported on April 10th that business is thriving in both growing regions. "We are experiencing strong sales for both Mexican and the new Texas onions," David stated. "Total crossings from Mexico have increased slightly recently, leading to an uptick in demand." read more

MARKET UPDATE:

Mexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, reported on April 10 that business is thriving in both growing regions. According to David, "Movement is very good on both Mexican and the new Texas onions." He also mentioned that "Total Mexico crossings spiked up a bit for about a." read more