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

The Panamanian pitahaya, also known as dragon fruit, is poised to make its way across the Atlantic. Producers of this exotic fruit in Panama are working to enter the European market with a trial shipment from the company Jardines Urbanos, a member of the Panamanian Association of Pitahaya Producers (Approp). read more

The transition of blueberries from South America to Mexico and then to the domestic crop in the U.S. has been smooth. The California blueberry season started about two weeks ago, and volumes are increasing steadily. The California industry is slightly behind the original projections at the moment. read more

The City of Minneapolis has officially started construction on North America's first city-owned biochar facility. The project's goal is to convert 3,000 tons of wood waste per year into 500 tons of biochar while also sequestering an estimated 3,700 tons of carbon dioxide, equivalent to removing nearly read more

Freight forwarders in South Africa are uncertain about the future of direct weekly sailings to the U.S., known as the American Express (Amex) service. This service, a partnership between Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has been running since 2019, providing. read more

In 2024, Guatemala established itself as the world's top melon exporter by volume, surpassing Spain, which had held the top position until 2023. According to a report by Hortoinfo, based on data from the UN Statistics Division COMTRADE using TARIC code 080719 (Fresh melons), Spain still leads in. read more

After the construction of a cutting-edge research center involving universities and research institutions, Kilometro Verde, "the largest vertical farm in Europe" with over 27 thousand square meters of cultivated land, is ready to take further steps with a second facility, following the first one. read more

The president of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, is determined to prevent Chiquita from closing its operations in Bocas del Toro at all costs. The departure of the company would have a significant impact on over 7,300 workers in the banana sector. According to Mulino, "The current situation in Bocas del Toro is more than just a shutdown." read more

Corbana, the National Banana Corporation of Costa Rica, has sought to reassure the country's producers that exports will not be substantially impacted by Trump's new tariff, as reported last week by researchers from the National University (Una). read more

This was the clear message from a recent meeting of the National Avocado Cluster, where the government, producers, and academic institutions were called upon to develop a national plan to promote the sustainable growth of the industry. read more

The Dominican Republic is experiencing a decline in its participation in the international avocado market and will continue to lose market share unless drastic action is taken. This was the blunt message from a recent meeting of the National Avocado Cluster, which urged the government and producers. read more

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has adopted a new era of sustainable, fresh nutrition at its Colorado Springs training center through a partnership with Babylon Micro-Farms. What started as one installation has now grown to three units, highlighting the increasing demand. read more

Turkey, the world's leading apricot producer, is experiencing a shift in its market dynamics following severe frosts in April 2025, as reported by EastFruit. This climatic event is expected to impact apricot pricing across the EU, USA, Middle East, and Central Asia, with countries like Ukraine,... read more

Fresh Del Monte, already a protagonist at Milan Design Week, participated in Tuttofood 2025 bringing its usual "burst of innovation" to the world of fruits and vegetables. read more

The lime supply has almost doubled since Cinco de Mayo, especially from Veracruz, Mexico. However, the increase in volume is mainly in small sizes - 230s, 250s, and even 275s in some cases - because of a prolonged period of little rainfall. This weather pattern has hindered the fruit from growing larger. read more

Bayview Flowers, a third-generation family business based in Jordan Station (ON), has grown to become one of the largest growers and distributors of ornamental flowers and potted plants in North America, servicing many major wholesale and retail businesses. Serving as both producers and brokers, read more

The risk to human health from pesticide residues remains low, in line with previous years' data, the EFSA stated in its new annual report. The EFSA analyzed thousands of samples from common consumer products collected in 2023. read more

This morning, the Shareholders' Assembly of Cesena Fiera approved the financial statements for the year 2024. The results show a production value of 9.6 million euros, representing a 3% growth compared to 2023, and a gross profit of 700 thousand euros, a 53% increase. read more

In North America, the citrus season in California is coming to an end with high demand for Navel and Valencia oranges. The arrival of South African Navels guarantees a steady supply. In Brazil, the 2025/26 orange harvest in the São Paulo citrus belt is projected to reach 314.60 million boxes, fueled by... read more

The strike in the banana sector in Panama has caused a complete breakdown in operations in the main production areas. Road blockades are preventing access to farms, the transportation of goods, and the export of products to international markets. "The entire banana sector in the country is shut down. We are unable to access the." read more