Avocado imports in the United States remained high during week 50, with approximately 1,434 shipments entering the country, as reported by Avobook in its week 51 update. The majority of supplies came from Mexico, contributing to 96 percent of the total volume, according to FreshFruitPortal. read more

"Abe Wiebe, co-founder and Director of Greenhouse Sales at Universal Fabricating, stated, "This year was an exceptional one for our team and our customers." The North American manufacturer and integrator of commercial greenhouse solutions today announced the successful completion of a record year." read more

The IQF fruit market continues to show resilience, driven by limited supply and ongoing demand across various categories. Berries, especially strawberries, are the main factor contributing to the current market strength. Strawberry volumes differ by origin, with Mexico facing supply shortages, Peru advancing as usual, and... read more

Colombia is globally recognized as one of the world's leading exporters of fresh-cut flowers. Every day, millions of stems travel from Colombian fields to markets across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, adding beauty to celebrations and everyday moments. However, behind each bouquet lies a story of hard work, dedication, and passion. read more

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Approximately 20,000 farmers from 25 European countries gathered in front of the European Commission and Parliament in Brussels on Thursday. Organized by Copa-Cogeca, the protest demanded an independent budget for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and fair competition for European producers. read more

Orbia Netafim has appointed Melissa Lilze as Senior Vice President, North America, effective January 1, 2026. As part of her new role, Lilze will also join Netafim's Executive Leadership Team. Lilze succeeds Mike Hemman, who has served as SVP North America. Lilze has been with Orbia Netafim. read more

Przemysł bananowy w skali globalnej od dawna jest zagrożony przez zgorzel Fusarium. Tradycyjne hodowle są trudne, ponieważ większość odmian bananów to trójnajduchowe osobniki. Tajwański Instytut Badań nad Bananami (TBRI) skutecznie opracował wiele odmian odpornych na zgorzel Fusarium za pomocą mutacji. read more

The hotel, restaurant, and catering industry in Guatemala is experiencing significant growth, fueled by rising tourism and an expanding dining-out culture. This growth creates a promising opportunity to enhance the commercialization of processed vegetables, including frozen, canned, and. read more

In Ecuador, an alert has been issued for Fusarium R4T, one of the main threats to banana cultivation worldwide, in the absence of effective chemical controls and resistant commercial varieties. The pathogen was identified after the completion of laboratory analyses. read more

Fusarium continues to be a major challenge in gerbera cultivation. It is present in almost all growing environments and cannot be completely eradicated, no matter what substrate is used. Growers therefore concentrate on controlling conditions that can inhibit its growth and minimize its impact. read more

The combined potato production for the United States and Canada in 2025 is estimated at 538 million hundredweight (cwt), which is a 2 percent decrease from the 2024 estimate. In the United States, potato production is estimated at 412 million cwt, also down 2 percent from the previous year. Canadian potato growers harvested 126 million cwt, down from the previous year. read more

The German market undoubtedly offers opportunities for Abate Fetel pears, but Dutch people also like them, according to Mark van den Oever from Abate NL. "There is also strong interest from Italy and Canada. Even before the first trees were planted, contacts were established with Italian traders and the Dutch." read more

Agrocalidad, Ecuador's Agency for Phytosanitary and Zoosanitary Regulation and Control, officially confirmed the presence of the Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4) fungus on a banana farm in El Oro province, immediately activating control measures and declaring a. read more

Flowers Canada (Ontario) (FCO) held its 59th Annual General Meeting and Winter Event at the Holiday Inn & Suites St. Catharines Conference Centre on December 3, 2025. The event was a success with 35 greenhouse flower farms in attendance, in addition to representatives from industry partners from... read more

There are thousands of creative works from all over the world that have participated in the international contest, confirming the strong global recognition of the Marlene® brand: illustrations, recipes, poems, and musical pieces inspired by the "Daughter of the Alps" and the values that the brand embodies. read more

The winners of the Marlene celebrates 30 years competition have been announced, an initiative strategically designed to strengthen the bond between the brand, the territory, and the international audience. Thousands of creative works from around the world participated, including illustrations, recipes, poems, and musical pieces. read more

Niezwykłe warunki wzrostu w kluczowych regionach uprawy ananasów spowodowały niższe niż zwykle ilości ananasów, wpływając na dostępność na głównych rynkach na całym świecie. Costa Rica, Panama i Ekwador to trzy z najbardziej produktywnych oraz niezawodnych regionów uprawy ananasów na świecie. read more

Amerykańskie rolnictwo nadal boryka się z presją kosztów związaną z polityką handlową i dostępnością siły roboczej. Cła wprowadzone za kadencji prezydenta Donalda Trumpa zwiększyły koszty produkcji rolniczej o ponad 33 miliardy dolarów w 2025 roku, według raportu z grudnia North Dakota State University's Agricultural Trade. read more

Ecuador has confirmed the presence of the Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4) fungus on a banana farm in the province of El Oro. The plant health authority Agrocalidad made the announcement on December 18 after completing laboratory analyses. read more

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"Około 20 000 rolników z 25 krajów europejskich zebrało się przed Komisją Europejską i Parlamentem w Brukseli w czwartek. Zorganizowany przez Copa-Cogeca, protest domagał się niezależnego budżetu dla Wspólnej Polityki Rolnej (CAP) i uczciwej konkurencji dla producentów europejskich." read more