Citrus production in the United States for the 2023-2024 season reached 5.24 million tons, marking a 6 percent increase from the previous season. California contributed 79 percent of the total production, Florida accounted for 17 percent, and Texas and Arizona combined made up the remaining 4 percent. read more

The sale of green asparagus from Campania has started, and the campaign for agretti is in full swing. Strawberry production is going at a high pace, with demand for mandarins at good levels. The new potatoes from Siracusa are on their way. Demand for fennel is still stagnant. read more

4XRobots ogłosiło oficjalne uruchomienie swojego współpracującego robota delta na Indoor Ag-Con 11 i 12 marca, oznaczając swoje debiut na rynku amerykańskim. Odwiedzający stoisko 4XRobots (#1114) będą mieli okazję zobaczyć robota w akcji po raz pierwszy na targach w USA. read more

Taylor Farms, the leading North American producer of ready-to-eat salads, is introducing a new fully automated technology for the production of fresh vegetables for the food service industry. They have developed a robot capable of handling the entire processing process of. read more

"Simultaneously, we have decided to expand the delivery from the cultivation areas in Brazil in order to ensure good seasonal coordination," says Matthijs Vlasblom. This Costa Rica season's range includes not only yellow and Galia melons but also watermelons once again. read more

Fresh Inset has announced the findings of a study carried out at the Universidad Autónoma Chapingoin in Mexico, which demonstrated that Vidre+ extended the shelf-life of green and red peppers. read more

The exporter GL.Sila closed 2024 as a significant year, establishing the company as a leading exporter of premium Dominican avocados to key international markets. Rosanna Nin Cid, founder and CEO of GL.Sila, stated that they are also planning to expand into exporting more exotic fruits. "Our strategic expansion is aimed at diversifying our product range and reaching new markets," said Cid. read more

Members of the GlobalG.A.P. North America team will be present at the International IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Symposium from the 3rd to the 6th of March 2025. Growers can meet with them at the Symposium to learn more about how GlobalG.A.P. integrates integrated pest management into its solutions. read more

The increasing demand for ginger, turmeric, and citrus fruits in Europe and North America has prompted producers in the Pichanaki region of Peru's central jungle to enhance their presence in the global market. By prioritizing direct exports, they are striving to boost their competitiveness and secure product quality... read more

St. Maarten engaged in talks with Panama's export director to investigate the possibility of utilizing Panama as a trading center for St. Maarten and the wider Caribbean region. These discussions may lead to the establishment of direct transport routes for fresh produce, which could have an influence on consumer prices in St. Maarten. read more

The volume of limes from Mexico has slightly decreased. According to Tony Campos from International Citrus and Produce, limes coming from Marinez De La Torre are currently lower compared to two weeks ago. This decrease is attributed to the beginning of the new crop. Once more fruit starts to reach a larger size, we will have a read more

AGI Frost Fans is expanding its operations in North America, with recent installations in Washington state and growing interest at the World Ag Expo. In February, Wenatchee Wind completed installations in Washington state, demonstrating our commitment to supporting agricultural areas. read more

Integrated Pest Management (IPM), with biological solutions as a key success factor, combines various strategies to enhance the value of crops. By implementing an IPM approach, farmers can establish a conducive environment for plant growth while simultaneously creating conditions that are highly detrimental to pests and diseases. read more

The European Union was the largest market with 32.61% of the total volume, followed by Russia with 19.42% and the USA with 13.99%. Other markets included the Middle East (11.36%) and the Southern South America (6.84%). read more

The Information Centre of the National Food Safety Authority in Egypt released its 6th report in 2025, covering activities from February 8 to 14. The Department of Control of Packing Stations and Centres conducted 58 visits, issuing 3,245 agricultural export permits. Concurrently, the General… read more

Zapotrzebowanie na egzotyczne grzyby w Kanadzie niedawno wzrosło. „W ciągu ostatnich sześciu miesięcy zauważyliśmy znaczną poprawę naszych sprzedaży” - mówi Steven Rotiroti, współwłaściciel firmy Holburne Mushroom Farm Limited z Queensville w Ontario, dodając, że jego zdaniem jest to odzwierciedlenie poprawy w... read more

Costa Rica's pineapple industry is undergoing significant changes as a result of weather challenges, rising production costs, and shifting global consumption patterns. Jalaram Fruit, a Costa Rican company with 15 years of experience in pineapple production and export, is a major supplier. read more

Kanada przyjęła ustawę C-280, zmieniającą Ustawę o upadłości i niewypłacalności oraz Ustawę o układach z wierzycielami firm, aby chronić dostawców świeżych owoców i warzyw. Ta ustawa odzwierciedla amerykański Ustawę o Zepsutych Produktach Rolnych (PACA), ustanawiającą fundusz za niezapłacone. read more

Potatoes USA has effectively increased opportunities for the export of U.S. potatoes in the competitive market of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This progress has been achieved through a promotional campaign funded by the USDA Market Access Program (MAP) that was launched two years ago in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). read more

The sales in the Fresh segment increased by 9.4% or 70.4 million US dollars in the fourth quarter, primarily due to higher global volume of bananas sold, higher global prices for pineapples, and higher prices and volume for plantains in North America. read more