Approaching the end of the dry season, the Panama Canal is adjusting to the weather conditions. Taking into account the current and predicted water levels of Gatun Lake, and in accordance with the Operational Water Strategy (OWS) implemented by the Panama Canal, additional transit slots that were announced earlier this month are now... read more

The challenge

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"We are a small company and have been commercially breeding vegetable seeds for about six years now," says Jacob Van Den Bosch of Van Den Bosch Seeds in British Columbia, Canada. The company, owned by father and son, sees itself as a small player in the vegetable seed industry, with a high level of specialization. read more

Yesterday morning, the presentation of the 2023 Report on the activities of the Central Inspectorate Department for the Protection of Quality and Fraud Repression of Agri-Food Products (Icqrf) took place at the Polyfunctional Hall of the Prime Minister's Office in Rome. read more

Restu Hajat Keluarga is a lime producer located in Gresik, East Java, Indonesia. The limes are cultivated in several villages, including Glatik, Kebunagung, Bolo, and other villages around the Ujungpangkah sub-district. "In addition to our own lime cultivation, we also work with other growers who supply us. read more

Ten Have Plant is a company that prioritizes a sustainable future. This commitment is evident in their energy-efficient cultivation practices using geothermal heat, LED lighting, and CHP (combined heat and power), as well as their use of natural capital for crop protection and efficient water usage. Additionally, Ten Have Plant places emphasis on eco-friendly packaging solutions. read more

Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), the developer and grower of the Arctic® apple varieties, has received approval from Canadian regulatory agencies to move forward with the commercialization of their newest apple variety, Arctic Gala. Health Canada (HC) has informed OSF that it has no read more

W USA władze podjęły działania przeciwko podmiotom nadużywającym marki Zespri w lokalnej sprzedaży owoców. Współpracując z policją w Szanghaju, Zespri skierowało swoje działania przeciwko małej grupie zaangażowanej w operacje fałszerstw, co doprowadziło do przeprowadzenia kilku nalotów. Okazało się, że te operacje miały także wpływ na firmę Dole. read more

Ten Have Plant is a company that prioritizes a sustainable future. This commitment is evident in their energy-efficient cultivation methods using geothermal heat, LED lighting, and combined heat and power (CHP) technology, as well as their use of natural crop protection methods and efficient water usage. Additionally, Ten Have Plant places an emphasis on reducing packaging waste. read more

Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), the company responsible for developing and growing the Arctic® apple varieties, has been given approval by Canadian regulatory agencies to move forward with the commercialization of their newest apple variety, Arctic Gala. Health Canada (HC) has informed OSF that they have no read more

"We are a small company and have been breeding vegetable seeds commercially for about six years now," says Jacob Van Den Bosch of Van Den Bosch Seeds in British Columbia, Canada. The father-son owned company considers itself a small player in the world of vegetable seeds, highly specializing in. read more

According to José Ángel Crespo, "90 percent of Mexico's production is focused on the United States market, but it is very important to be able to

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Restu Hajat Keluarga is a lime grower located in Gresik, East Java, Indonesia. The limes are cultivated in various villages, including Glatik, Kebunagung, Bolo, and other villages in the Ujungpangkah sub-district. In addition to our own cultivation, we also work with other lime growers who supply us. read more

In 2023, production reached 2.65 million tonnes, an increase of 4% compared to the previous year. Exports will amount to 1.4 million tonnes in 2023, an increase of 17% compared to the previous year. The United States is the most important market with an 81% share
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In São Paulo, Brazil, avocado production has seen a notable increase, with the state producing 192 thousand tons in 2023, an 8.54% rise from the previous year, as reported by the Institute of Agricultural Economics (IEA – Apta), associated with the Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply (SAA).
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This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. The current average week prices of bananas were at
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Origin of the loquat

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The supply of mangoes is increasing weekly now that more countries such as Nicaragua, Mexico, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica are in production. "The supply at this time is lower compared to last year with some variations at the regional level," says Ana Paula Jacome of dVida,
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The Leonese company Patatas Hijolusa, the Alicante-based Agrícola Villena and the Vitorian Natuber have joined forces to create one of the leading business groups in the Spanish potato and horticultural sector: Somos Hijolusa. More than half a century has passed since the family business
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In East China, there has been a notable increase in the cultivation of blue bananas, known scientifically as Musa acuminata 'True Blue'. This variety is distinguished by its blue hue and is reported to contain higher levels of antioxidants and resistant starch. The growth in cultivation is
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