Ludwig Kientzler passed away on January 4, 2026 in Costa Rica, his chosen and beloved place of residence. Garry Grüber pays tribute to Ludwig's life by stating, "He leaves us with a global legacy of innovation and transformation in the international horticulture industry." Ludwig was born in post-World War II Germany. read more

Greenport Boskoop, Telermaat, Griffioen Wassenaar, and Bremmer Boomkwekerijen are researching ways to reduce the Dutch tree nursery sector's reliance on plastics. The study is looking into biobased pots, reusable cultivation trays, sustainable options for wrapping films, and revised practices. read more

Chiquita has harvested its first bananas since reactivating operations in Panama, where the company had closed activities in mid-2015. At the time of the closure, 6,500 workers were laid off, and the company reported losses of US$75 million following a labor strike linked to social security. read more

Mimo spadku eksportu peruwiańskich winogron do Ameryki Północnej na początku sezonu, Oppy wyznacza inną ścieżkę dzięki swojej długoterminowej bazie dostaw oraz korzyściom wynikającym z współpracy z Dole Diversified North America (DDNA) w październiku 2025 roku. Strategiczna integracja DDNA przynosi ze sobą. read more

The prominent fresh produce company Oppy has announced that it will be increasing its grape import program, despite the initial decrease in Peruvian grape exports to North America at the beginning of the season. read more

The supply of imported cantaloupe is good, depending on the source. "Our main farm in Honduras is currently at its peak in cantaloupe harvest. We have excellent supply, especially on the East Coast," says Justin Bootz from Legend Produce. read more

For U.S. retailers looking ahead to a high-demand year, Avocados From Mexico® has a straightforward message: the fruit is readily available, there is a strong size mix, and promotional programs are in place to meet demand at crucial times. Avocados From Mexico announced today that Mexican avocado imports. read more

The U.S. Department of Commerce has launched an investigation into the imposition of antidumping duties on fresh mushroom imports from Canada. This action follows a petition filed on September 16, 2025, by the Fresh Mushrooms Fair Trade Coalition and its members, who are domestic producers. read more

India's pomegranate exports are undergoing a significant transition towards long-distance sea shipments to markets such as the USA and Australia, with values increasing by over 20% despite initial unseasonal humidity in the 2025-26 season, according to Aditya Ghatge of Paathway Global, a fresh produce exporter. "We have." read more

W tym odcinku programu Slow Flowers, prowadząca Debra Prinzing spotyka się z Susan Chambers, właścicielką bloominCouture z San Francisco. Susan jest długoletnią członkinią Slow Flowers, a jej zamożni klienci indywidualni i korporacyjni wspierają jej zrównoważone wartości, które nie kompromitują jej projektów. read more

Leaders of the banana industry in Ecuador have denied the allegations made by Venezuela's interim vice-president Delcy Rodríguez, claiming that the Ecuadorean government was involved in the smuggling of cocaine through banana export facilities. read more

Ponieważ Boże Narodzenie i Nowy Rok wypadły w dni powszednie, wpływ na łańcuch dostaw świeżych produktów był znaczący w ostatnich tygodniach. Harmonogramy zbiorów, pakowania i wysyłki zostały wszystkie zaburzone. Dodać do tego zimną pogodę w różnych częściach USA i rezultatem jest zator i read more

The online registration for the 2026 Canadian Produce Marketing Association's Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2026) is now open. The event will take place from April 28-30 in Toronto, Ontario. The CPMA Annual Trade Show is Canada's biggest event focused on the fresh fruits and vegetable industry. read more

Spanish authorities confiscated over two tons of cocaine hidden in a shipment of pineapples arriving from Costa Rica at the Port of Algeciras in December. The seizure occurred on December 11 during an inspection by the Servicio de Vigilancia Aduanera, a division of Spain's Tax Agency. read more

With post-holiday business resuming this week, Texas growers continue to look for one thing from their southern neighbors: water. This comes after a mid-December announcement from the U.S. government of a new understanding for the delivery of a portion of the overdue water, and a path forward. read more

In a new episode of the "visa crisis" between Morocco and the European Union, reminiscent of 2023 when carriers complained of high refusal rates and lengthy processes, Moroccan driver representatives took to Moroccan media Hespress to voice their concerns about the resurgence of this issue. read more

Maersk has appointed Ditlev Blicher as Regional President for North America, effective January 1, 2026. He succeeds Charles van der Steene, who has held the role since January 2024. Blicher most recently served as Maersk's Regional President for Asia Pacific, a position he has held since 2023. read more

The Taiwan Banana Research Institute has developed a new banana cultivar, Tai-Chiao No. 9 (TC9), with resistance to Panama disease. The variety is intended for future deployment beyond Taiwan, pending completion of plant breeders' rights in overseas markets. Bananas are an economically important crop. read more

Badania przeprowadzone w południowym Wietnamie wykazały, że miejscowe grzyby i aktynobakterie charakteryzują się aktywnością przeciwko więdnięciu Fusarium, chorobie, która dotyka produkcję bananów na całym świecie. Badanie zostało przeprowadzone przez zespół badawczy, w skład którego wchodzili Tran V.T., Dinh T.Q., i Le D.D., i skupiało się na Fusarium oxysporum f. read more

Agrocalidad has declared a six-month phytosanitary emergency after confirming the presence of a fungus on a farm in the El Oro province. read more