The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), along with over a dozen other representatives from the North American fresh fruit and vegetable industry, are calling on the leaders of the US, Mexico, and Canada to quickly resolve the ongoing situation. read more

The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service has reported that U.S. pistachio exports reached 23.2 thousand metric tons in May 2025. This represents an increase of 3.3 thousand metric tons compared to April 2025, a decrease of 0.5 thousand metric tons from May 2024, and a 2.3 thousand metric tons increase over the five-year average from 2019/20 to 2023/24. read more

As global food supply chains face increasing pressure to enhance efficiency, minimize waste, and comply with stricter safety and sustainability regulations, reusable packaging is becoming a crucial element of logistics infrastructure. One such provider of reusable plastic packaging and pooling is Tosca… read more

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), along with over a dozen other representatives from the North American fresh fruit and vegetable sector, are urging the leaders of the United States, Mexico, and Canada to quickly resolve this issue. read more

The California grape season has started off strong for Sun Grape California LLC, an Oppy Company, with ample volume, new sustainable packaging, and a continued focus on quality and expansion. After a successful and well-controlled season in Mexico, Sun Grape is expecting a bountiful harvest in California. read more

This week, a new trade agreement was formed between the U.S. and Japan, and on X, President Donald Trump promised that "Japan will open their Country to Trade, including Cars and Trucks, Rice and certain other Agricultural Products, and other things." Subsequently, U.S. blueberry growers, read more

Produkcja ananasów w Kostaryce odpowiada za 30% krajowego PKB rolniczego i niemal 2% PKB narodowego. Według danych z CANAPEP (Krajowa Izba Producentów i Eksporterów Ananasów), sektor ten generuje niemal 38 000 bezpośrednich oraz 148 000 pośrednich miejsc pracy. 54% z nich jest eksportowane. read more

According to this, the Philippines exported around 2.3 million tons of bananas last year, surpassing Guatemala by only 100,000 tons, which exported 2.2 million tons. Colombia also reached an export volume of 2.2 million tons according to the FAO, indicating increasing competition among the leading banana exporting countries. read more

This would also mean the end of South Africa's participation in AGOA, the African Growth and Opportunities Act, which benefits exports from Africa to the USA. Under this law, South African citrus farmers have built a significant market in the past 20 years. read more

Mimo że rząd chiński nie wydał oficjalnego oświadczenia, źródła branżowe informują, że Pekin zawiesi proces wyłączenia taryf opartych na rynku dla określonych importów z USA, w tym wielu produktów rolnych, począwszy od 1 sierpnia 2025 r. Zatwierdzone wyłączenia będą ważne jedynie do. read more

It's a dynamic scene in the world of table grapes. Mexico's season is coming to an end, California is currently in full swing, and preparations for importing from South America are already underway. Let's start with an update on California, where the state is having a fantastic table grape season due to read more

D.S. Cole Growers in Loudon, NH USA will be hosting their open house this coming Thursday, July 31, between 9:00 a.m and 3:00 p.m. Many tried and true varieties offered by D.S. Cole will be in pots to show why they grow these varieties. In addition, new varieties will be on display. read more

Ahold Delhaize, under the leadership of CEO Frans Muller, is actively seeking acquisition opportunities in both the U.S. and European markets. During the Kitty Koelemeijer podcast, he emphasized the fragmented nature of the American market and identified potential for consolidation. Ahold Delhaize invests €2 billion annually in its expansion efforts. read more

While the "Respect" patent is being filed and recognized in various North American countries, Siropack is entering into another significant commercial agreement in North Africa. The Italian company based in Cesenatico, Emilia-Romagna, which produces machines and software for the food industry, is expanding its presence in the region. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has appointed Miles Fraser-Jones as Vice President of Sales & Product Management, Deciduous & Citrus (International) to enhance global category performance. Fraser-Jones will be responsible for managing North American sales and overseeing international sourcing and product development. read more

The 17th edition of the AMHPAC Convention will take place from August 27 to 29 in Cabo San Lucas, gathering over 400 participants from Mexico and different countries. This flagship event, organized by the Mexican Association of Protected Horticulture (AMHPAC), has been held for almost two decades. read more

Wczoraj Stany Zjednoczone i Japonia osiągnęły porozumienie handlowe, a według prezydenta Trumpa jest to największe porozumienie handlowe, jakie kiedykolwiek zawarto. Zgodnie z nowymi warunkami, importerzy z USA będą płacić 15 procent cła odwrotnego na japońskie towary, zamiast początkowych 25 procent, którymi groził Trump. Ponadto, Japonia... read more

Przyszłość producentów pomidorów jest nieco niepewna po ubiegłotygodniowej decyzji rządu amerykańskiego o zakończeniu Porozumienia wstrzymania importu pomidorów między USA a Meksykiem. "To, w jaki sposób ta decyzja wpłynie na nas w krótkim, średnim i nawet długim terminie, jest nieznane. Zobaczymy, co się teraz wydarzy, gdy rządzi prawo". read more

Miami International Airport is increasing its cargo capacity by up to 50% with the construction of a new facility that began on Monday. This development reflects the airport's growing importance in supplying fresh fish, fruit, and flowers to consumers along the East Coast. The $141 million project, a collaboration with PortMiami, will revolutionize the cargo handling capabilities of the airport. read more

In the most recent weekly pricing data, Belize saw a significant increase in the average price of bananas, rising from £0.88 the previous week to £0.99. This reflects a weekly price change of £0.11, which represents a 13% increase. Belize is currently the only country out of the three compared that showed this increase. read more