The Agriculture Bureau of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, is expanding its fruit export operations to Canada, with export earnings exceeding NT$10 million (approximately $324,000 USD). This growth has been driven by activities such as supermarket tastings and educational events. The bureau revealed that its sales team has been actively working with prominent Canadian... read more

The A.O.P. CSC Lazio, the main horticultural company in the Piana di Fondi area, with an annual production of about 40 thousand tons, is ready to participate in Macfrut, the leading trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector that opens its doors tomorrow. read more

Sustainabloom is collaborating with GlobalG.A.P. North America to host a webinar for professionals in the floriculture industry titled "Demystifying Certifications." This complimentary webinar is scheduled for May 29th at 1 PM EST and aims to provide growers and producers with insights on how to make the most of certifications. read more

Prins Greenhouses recently held its monthly team meeting at Rainbow Greenhouses Inc, one of Canada's largest and most innovative flower companies. "We started the afternoon with our monthly update, where we shared important company news and initiatives with the team," they posted on LinkedIn. read more

The next chapter of the in-depth analysis of the blueberry market by the EastFruit team focuses on Poland, a major player in the European blueberry market. Here are the links to the previous publications on blueberry market outlook: general global blueberry trends, Peru, Chile, Mexico and Spain, new aggressive blueberry exporters. read more

BBC Gardeners' World presenter, Adam Frost, praised the talented garden designers, landscapers, and horticultural students at the BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair for their impressive show gardens. The fair drew thousands of visitors to Beaulieu in the New Forest over the weekend of 2-4 May. read more

Kientzler has described CAST 2025 as "one of our most noteworthy CAST events ever." The company launched more new varieties than ever before, celebrated the addition of its new team member, Nathan Sell, and announced the addition of new production facility in Guatemala. Below are a few new. read more

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been a major player in supporting agricultural development worldwide through technical assistance programs for a long time. These initiatives aim to enhance productivity, sustainability, and market access for farmers in developing countries. read more

Kanada officially opened its market to fresh apples from Ukraine, starting in early 2025. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency approved Ukraine's export program after collaborating with Ukraine's food safety authority (SSUFSCP). In order to export apples to Canada, Ukrainian growers, packers, and exporters are required to comply with the regulations set by both countries. read more

Harmoniz Seeds is poised to inaugurate a cutting-edge research and development facility in Ontario, Canada, with the goal of offering earlier access to tomato, pepper, and cucumber varieties customized for North American growing conditions. Set to open on May 14, 2025, the facility represents a strategic expansion of... read more

The EastFruit team continues to analyze the global blueberry market. After examining the overall global blueberry trends, we focused on the market leaders such as Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Spain, as well as reviewed the emerging aggressive exporters. Today, we will provide a detailed analysis. read more

The global mango market is currently facing a complex season marked by changing supply, climate-related challenges, and evolving demand. Exporters are adjusting to logistical constraints and fluctuating prices. In North America, Mexico's supply of red mangoes has become stable, but the availability of yellow varieties is still limited. read more

Calls from overseas are coming in for North Carolina sweet potatoes. Kristi Hocutt of Triple J Produce mentioned that she is receiving inquiries from Europe for supply. "This indicates that Egypt and Spain are currently out of supply," she stated. "Honduras may have not started yet either." On the domestic front, demand remains steady. read more

The Singapore-based container shipping group Ocean Network Express anticipates a significant decrease in its net profit over the upcoming year, primarily due to the US government's implementation of various tariffs on imported goods. read more

In order to enhance the presence of Mexican agri-food products in Europe, the Mexican Mission to the European Union and the Mexico-European Union Chamber of Commerce (MexChamEU) organized an event to promote the Ataúlfo mango in Brussels on April 29, 2025, at the Official Residence of Mexico. read more

A Nuffield scholarship, supported by Hort Innovation, has allowed Catherine Velisha, a vegetable grower from Victoria, to investigate global grower-led education programs. Her research took her to the UK, USA, Ireland, and Australia with the goal of increasing vegetable consumption and appreciation. Catherine, Managing read more

In 2024, Mexico surpassed Spain in global pepper export value, a position that the two countries have exchanged over the past decade. Together, they account for half of the global exports of this vegetable. According to a report by Hortoinfo, despite a decrease in the worldwide export volume since 2021, the... read more

The project 'Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica' is coming to an end. The goal of this initiative is to improve adherence to sanitary and phytosanitary standards for Jamaica's hot pepper exports to the European Union. read more

The mango season in Mexico started early and positively this year. "This allowed many importers to start the season with a good volume," said Cindy Schwing from Splendid by Porvenir. Last year, the Mexican season started very late, resulting in a decrease in overall production. read more

The Dutch Spring Trials, also known as the Pack Trials, are taking place this week. Eight breeders are showcasing the latest novelty assortments to growers, retailers, and industry peers. Visitors have traveled from as far as Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Canada, with the majority attending from European countries. read more