Last February, Australia marked a significant breakthrough in agricultural production by approving the first genetically modified (GM) banana resistant to Panama disease (Fusarium), a fungal infection that is threatening banana plantations globally. read more

Ten raport zawiera analizę trendów dotyczących wolumenu i cen sezonowych produktów spożywczych. Wolumen odnosi się do bieżącego tygodnia, a ceny reprezentują otwarte (spotowe) transakcje rynkowe prowadzone przez pierwszych pośredników w przypadku produktów generalnie dobrej jakości i stanu, chyba że wskazano inaczej, i mogą zawierać promocyjne... read more

The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) recently presented their case before the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, urging for the swift approval of Bill C-280, also known as the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Growers Act. FVGC was supported in their advocacy efforts by the Canadian Produce Association. read more

W Mindanao, przemysł bananowy boryka się z wyzwaniami wynikającymi z chorób takich jak zgorzel Fusarium, znana także jako choroba Panamy, oraz ograniczeń w użytkowaniu ziemi, które wpływają na produkcję w sektorze i zagrażają środkom utrzymania tych, którzy na nim polegają. Stowarzyszenie Plantatorów i Eksporterów Bananów na Filipinach. read more

The production of greenhouse vegetables in Mexico has experienced significant growth, leading to an increase in exports to the US. The flower market is also evolving rapidly, according to Gilberto Rendon, who has over four decades of experience in the industry and serves as the vice president of Foreign Affairs at the trade organization CANAFLOR. He sees great potential for further development in these sectors. read more

"The certifications for ginger are becoming increasingly demanding and expensive, requiring greater investments from producers and exporters that the market does not always pay for," said Jim Ruiz, CEO of Agrícola Nuestra Tierra and Executive Director of the Cultivemos group. read more

The Italian multinational Gruppo Orsero announces that it is actively working on multiple initiatives to address food waste in its fresh produce supply chains. read more

Leanri stands out for remarkable agronomic characteristics, such as its vigor, size, and efficiency in water and fertilizer usage. Additionally, from a commercial perspective, it shows excellent performance in storage.

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The Global Alliance against Fusarium TR4, a coalition of key stakeholders in the banana industry with the goal of stopping the spread of a disease that poses a threat to the survival of the crop, has garnered significant backing from the World Bank, a major source of project funding. read more

A project led by multinational fruit company Chiquita has officially introduced Yelloway One, its first hybrid, edible banana that provides resistance to fungal diseases Fusarium Wilt, caused by Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4), and Black Leaf Streak Disease, also known as Black Sigatoka. read more

California’s avocado growers may be anticipating a plentiful harvest next year. However, on the same day they projected a larger crop in 2025, they also expressed frustration that the government will permit Mexico to carry out its own inspections on avocado orchards that export to the US. read more

The World Bank has extended its support to the Global Alliance against Fusarium TR4, an international coalition dedicated to combating a disease that poses a threat to bananas, a vital food source worldwide. This collaboration aims to reduce the spread of the disease, which has significant implications for. read more

The Panama Canal Authority has introduced improvements to its Maritime Services Tariffs section, designed to offer stakeholders easier access to updated toll rates and maritime service costs. This section now includes a comprehensive list of current tariffs, presented in a detailed format. read more

California avocado growers are voicing their concerns about a decision made by the U.S. to shift pest inspections from USDA personnel to the Mexican government. USDA inspectors have traditionally been vital in preventing the importation of avocados from California. read more

Rząd Australii ściśle współpracuje z rządem Południowej Australii w celu wsparcia pracowników przemysłu pomidorowego, którzy zostali zwolnieni z powodu skutków wirusa pomidora o nazwie Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit. Zapewnienie ich dobrobytu finansowego jest priorytetem w tym trudnym dla nich i ich rodzin czasie. read more

AP Moller-Maersk has implemented a disruption surcharge of $3,000 per 40-foot equivalent unit (feu) for shipments to or from the US East Coast or Gulf Coast in anticipation of a potential strike by the dockworkers' union beginning on October 1st. This move is considered a sign of potential disruptions in the supply chain. read more

Według ministra rolnictwa Jamajki, Floyda Greena, podaż bananów i plantacji spodziewa się ustabilizować około lutego 2025 roku po poważnych skutkach huraganu Beryl. Burza spowodowała znaczne szkody w sektorze rolnictwa, szacuje się, że 64 procent... read more

Yelloway, an initiative by Chiquita, KeyGene, MusaRadix, and Wageningen University & Research (WUR), is introducing Yelloway One, a new triploid banana hybrid that is resistant to the fungal disease Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and partially resistant to Black Sigatoka. These diseases present a significant threat. read more

The New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri stated that it anticipates a potential strike by port workers in the United States to only have a minor effect on its shipments to North America. read more

The main market was the Netherlands with 45.9% of shipments, followed by the USA with 18.3% and other countries, which together accounted for 35.8%. Physalis was shipped in fresh, dried, frozen, and other forms. read more