HB RTS, a company that offers reusable transportation products, has replaced its current debt facilities with a new financing package worth EUR 145 million. This refinancing was conducted in collaboration with AustralianSuper and Rabobank, resulting from a market process that led to securing favorable terms. read more

The horticulture department in Andhra Pradesh is planning to increase mango exports to regions such as the UK, Australia, the Middle East, and the USA, as reported by the Times of India. The department's goal is to train farmers in three state regions to produce a minimum of 200,000 tons of mangoes. read more

W tym sezonie zanotowano znaczący spadek podaży ananasów z Kostaryki, co już zaczyna podnosić międzynarodowe ceny. Według Luisa Quesady Quirósa, menedżera sprzedaży Ambrosia Fresh, grupy eksportowej składającej się z małych rolników, spadek podaży nie dotyczy wyłącznie jednego obszaru. read more

The North American company Village Farms International has agreed to sell a majority stake in its greenhouse fresh produce division, Village Farms Fresh. The company is shifting its focus to its rapidly growing and highly profitable international cannabis business. read more

Logistics insight specialist Coldcha has announced that it is expanding its platform with a new paper-based NFC temperature label. This label makes temperature registration during transport "simpler, more sustainable, and more affordable." read more

The Colombian lime exporter Equilibria has been chosen as the top global agtech startup at the prestigious US investment fair SelectUSA. It was one of eight companies worldwide in the agtech category selected to participate in the fair, and the only company from Latin America. read more

The UK has joined California and Mexico as one of three strategic sites operated by Driscoll’s worldwide for cutting-edge research and development in berries. read more

In a significant development for India's fresh produce industry, Mr. Dinesh Shinde, CEO and founder of Anusaya Fresh India Pvt. Ltd., and Mr. Bilal Issa, Trade Director of SanLucar, a globally renowned brand in fruits and vegetables, have announced a strategic partnership between Anusaya Fresh and SanLucar. read more

On Tuesday, the second of four seminars organized by the Consortium of the Novella Carrot of Ispica IGP took place at the "Galileo Ferraris" Higher Education Institute in Ragusa. The aim of these seminars is to better reach sector operators through more technical and dedicated sessions. read more

Jest bardzo klarowny rynek dla hiszpańskich pomarańczy stołowych w miarę zbliżania się końca sezonu. "Koncentrujemy się na naszym letnim gatunku Summer Navel Extra Sweet LLUSAR, który został uznany za Smak Roku, ze względu na jego wyjątkową jakość smaku nawet pod koniec sezonu, z charakterystycznym aromatem i słodyczą." read more

According to its own statements, the company has invested nearly 30 million US dollars since 2022 in establishing a global network of quality control laboratories for vegetable seed in the USA and India, underscoring Syngenta's commitment to providing farmers with the highest quality seeds. read more

The Colombian lime exporter Equilibria has been chosen to represent Latin America at SelectUSA, one of the most significant investment fairs in the US. read more

When it comes to markets, Europe has solidified its position as the main market for this Peruvian fruit with 139,910 tons (48% market share) and a growth of 197%, as reported by agraria.pe. Following Europe is North America with 130,879 tons (46% market share) and a growth of 383%, and then Latin America with... read more

Starting as a humble flower vendor in Dangwa, Dimasalang, Manila, Lany Ganayan and her family had no idea that Northern Blossom would become a popular flower farm destination over the last twenty-five years. Since early 2018, it has drawn thousands of visitors from both foreign and domestic locations. read more

On May 6, the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service released the March 2025 trade figures, showing that domestic pistachio exports reached 20.8 thousand metric tons (mt). This reflects a 9.8% increase from February 2025, but a 41% decrease compared to March 2024, and it is 14% below the five-year average (2019/20-2023/24). read more

Dayka & Hackett (D&H) has announced a partnership with UVEX, a table grape grower and exporter based in Mexico. This collaboration will greatly boost D&H's supply of table grapes in the upcoming years, adding more high-quality, premium grapes to their offerings. The partnership will specifically concentrate on the development of 500+ vines. read more

Chiquita Panama, a subsidiary of Chiquita Brands International, has halted production at several banana farms due to a strike that began three weeks ago and has resulted in approximately $10 million in losses for the company, according to a statement by the company. The workers initiated the strike after Panama's congress approved a... read more

Recent price data indicates a significant increase in the prices of bananas from Colombia and Panama. In Colombia, the average price of bananas has risen from £1.04 per kilogram in the previous week to £1.10 in the current week, representing a £0.06 increase, which is roughly a 6% rise. This upward trend has been observed. read more

The demand for domestic pears appears to have decreased slightly, which could help prolong the availability of the short 2024 Pacific Northwest crop. "The late-season sales are currently slow, likely due to the influx of South American imports into the United States, Mexico, and Canada." read more

With the U.S. planning to implement a tariff on imported Mexican tomatoes starting in mid-July, Mexican growers are ramping up their efforts to oppose the measure, highlighting the potential negative impact on both countries. This action has brought together Mexican producers, U.S. partners, and President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration. read more