Si stima che circa il 14% dei raccolti venga perso tra la raccolta e il punto vendita*, in parte a causa di muffe e marciumi. Per affrontare questa sfida globale, Biotalys (Euronext - BTLS), azienda AgTech che sviluppa soluzioni di biocontrollo a base proteica per una protezione sostenibile
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Air India transported around 1,000 tons of Indian mangoes in April 2025 to Europe, North America, and the Middle East, as stated in an official announcement. This shipment highlights an increase in worldwide demand for Indian mango varieties during the summer export season. read more

Based on data from the Ecuadorian central bank, he highlighted that the main market during this period was the USA, accounting for 56.1% of the shipments (yellow 34%, red 66%), with an average price of $4.22 per kilogram. read more

Shallots from the northern hemisphere, originating from the U.S., Canada, and France, are reaching the end of the storage crop season. Ian Zimmerman from Maurice A. Auerbach, Inc. mentions, "The supply is comparable to last year's storage levels at this time," referring to the item as a milder-tasting onion. read more

Chiquita Panama has started laying off thousands of workers at its Bocas del Toro farms following a 24-day strike that has resulted in over US$75 million in losses for the multinational company and caused irreversible damage to production. read more

"It is about 'unjustified work stoppages', writes, among others, Der Spiegel, through which economic losses of at least 75 million US dollars (around 66 million euros) and irreversible damage to production have occurred in plantations and operational centers, according to Metro." read more

This is the second year that we find Andrea Battagliola, partner and advisor of La Linea Verde, at Linkontro, the NielsenIQ meeting that brings together and compares the industry and large distribution, which we have reported on in gdoweek and Mark Up. La Linea Verde's journey is a dynamic one. read more

To celebrate the International Day of Biodiversity on May 22nd, Chiquita is highlighting the Nogal Reserve, a vibrant 257-acre sanctuary in Costa Rica that demonstrates how agriculture and environmental conservation can work together harmoniously. Situated between the Sucio River and the company's... read more

Mexico is responsible for more than a third of the world's avocado production, making it the leading producer globally. The state of Michoacán in Mexico contributes almost 80% of the country's avocado output, with an annual production exceeding 2 million metric tonnes. The region benefits from volcanic soil and a favorable climate. read more

Producers and companies from Colombia, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Peru, Guatemala, and Panama have joined a new campaign against gender-based violence. The campaign, called "Silence does not protect," is spearheaded by the Latin American and Caribbean Coordinating read more

The Ministry of Agriculture in the Dominican Republic operates Biovega, one of the most advanced laboratories in the country for micropropagation and in vitro seedling production, located in La Vega. In 2024, the facility provided 1,500,125 in vitro plants to support 553 agricultural producers. read more

In the most recent weekly data on banana prices, Colombia recorded an average price of £1.10, which was an increase from the previous week's average of £1.04. This represents a week-on-week increase of £0.06, or a 6% rise. The lower and upper usual price range for Colombian bananas during this period was... read more

Canada is becoming a potential strategic market for diversifying Colombian avocado exports, but it is still relatively unexplored due to logistical, commercial, and reputational challenges. Despite Mexico's dominance with 99% of the supply, Colombia has a real opportunity to increase its presence in Canada. read more

W USA, firma Orchard View Cherries z Oregonu przewiduje "doskonałą jakość" swojej tegorocznej uprawy, która ma wzrosnąć o 30 procent w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem. read more

The President and the CEO of the Dominican Banana Association (Adobanano), Gil Blas Martínez and Martín Peña, stated that deliveries decreased from 323 million US dollars in 2022 to 202 million US dollars last year. read more

Eksport organicznych bananów z Dominikany do Europy spadł o 40 procent w ciągu dwóch lat z powodu zmian klimatycznych oraz wzrostu występowania szkodników i chorób.

Exports of organic bananas from the Dominican Republic to Europe have dropped by 40 per cent in two years due to climate change and a higher incidence of pests and diseases. read more

The strike by banana workers at Chiquita Panama has been deemed illegal by a court in Panama. read more

Shoppers purchasing 7 kg bags of potatoes at over 1,400 Shoprite, Checkers, and Usave supermarket stores can now be part of history: these potatoes are now packaged in pockets that are fully recyclable at existing facilities, representing a significant advancement in waste management. read more

The Almond Board of Australia's March position report offers information on almond shipment volumes and destinations, following a similar approach to the practices of the Almond Board of California. In March, the new crop marketing year began, and Australian sellers shipped around 7.7k metric tonnes. read more

Zambia's agricultural sector has witnessed an innovative development with the Lusaka Avocado Multi-purpose Cooperative Society (LAMCS) supplying its first batch of premium quality avocados to Shoprite Zambia stores. This significant partnership was celebrated at an official launch event held at Shoprite. read more