Venezuela's National Institute of Integral Agricultural Health (INSAI) declared a phytosanitary emergency in 2023 after detecting the fungus Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4) in banana and plantain production areas in the states of Aragua, Carabobo, and Cojedes. read more

Poly-clip System will showcase packaging technologies at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, with a focus on various sectors including meat and sausage products, dairy products, pet food, convenience foods, fruits and vegetables, as well as industrial applications like adhesives and sealants. read more

The market for exporting Costa Rican pineapples remains dynamic despite logistical, climatic, and commercial challenges. In this environment, NutriFruit, a company under the Algo Ecosystem umbrella, stands out for its recent initiatives to combine logistics and direct marketing. "ALGO is a logistics ecosystem; we read more

An innowacyjny projekt w Kanadzie łączy recykling odpadów spożywczych z produkcją świeżych produktów w ramach zrównoważonego systemu rolniczego. Partnerstwo między Pierwszym Narodem Cowessess a firmą biotechnologiczną B-Nature Biotech z Saskatoon rozwija szybką instalację do kompostowania obok. read more

Recruitment of companies to participate in the Polish national booth at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026 in New York is currently ongoing. This event is one of the most important gatherings in the premium food industry in North America. Applications are being accepted until March 16, 2026. Participation in the trade show is ... read more

The U.S. mango market is currently entering its annual transition period, with supply gradually moving from Peru to Mexico. Although Peruvian mangoes are still available in the market, shipments are decreasing as Peru nears the end of its export season, allowing Mexico to take over. read more

The global mandarin market is currently being affected by a mix of weather-related production challenges in Europe, increased export volumes from Turkey, and shifting supply dynamics in countries like India and North America, as reported by EastFruit citing FreshPlaza. read more

Garden centers throughout North America are once again joining forces this spring to support the future of the green industry through Seed Your Future's 'Round-Up at the Register' campaign. Introduced in 2025 as the program's first year, the initiative raised over $5,000 through participating. read more

Fyffes has announced strong six-month results from its Partnership for Good programme, a collaboration between Trudi’s — Fyffes' new consumer purpose-driven banana brand — and Care International UK. read more

Operational from its recently expanded 208,000 square foot production facility at 4 Seneca Road, South Essex Fabricating (SEF) is further solidifying its presence in greenhouse solutions and pre-engineered steel buildings throughout North America. "Throughout three decades, we have established a solid reputation..." read more

A new phytosanitary emergency is putting pressure on horticulture in southeastern Spain, as reported by ValenciaFruits. Several species of aphids (Aphididae) are affecting thousands of hectares in Andalusia, Murcia, and the Valencian Community, with an impact that - according to the read more

Boris Prins and Brent van Paassen were initially introduced through a project sale, and shortly thereafter in 2021, they co-founded BBM Company. The company began in a shed adjacent to a greenhouse in Maasdijk, the Netherlands, and rapidly grew into a modern facility in the same town. read more

Operating from its newly expanded 208,000 square foot production facility at 4 Seneca Road, South Essex Fabricating (SEF) continues to strengthen its position in greenhouse solutions and pre-engineered steel buildings across North America. "Over three decades, we have built a strong reputation." read more

Boris Prins and Brent van Paassen first met through a project sale, and shortly after in 2021, they co-founded BBM Company. Originally operating out of a shed near a greenhouse in Maasdijk, the Netherlands, the company rapidly grew and moved to a modern facility in the same town. read more

Bananas—the most widely consumed fruit in the world and loved by young and old alike—are under growing pressure. Black Sigatoka, Moko, and, above all, Panama disease are the biggest threats. The latter in particular is wreaking havoc on banana production. A Better Choice (ABC) aims to tackle this issue. read more

Nowe przesyłki orzechów i daktyli z USA na Bliski Wschód zostały w dużej mierze zatrzymane z powodu wojny z Iranem, która rozpoczęła się w sobotę. „W niedzielę rano dowiedzieliśmy się o nakazie schronienia się na Bliskim Wschodzie, dlatego wszystkie rezerwacje przez port Jebel Ali zostały anulowane” - mówi Bikram Hundal. read more

Sezon głównych winogron w Meksyku zazwyczaj trwa od połowy maja do początku lipca. W tym roku Guaymas w stanie Sonora ma rozpocząć około siedem do dziesięciu dni wcześniej. „Dotychczas cieplejsza pogoda przyspieszyła przewidywany termin rozpoczęcia zbiorów” - mówi Earl McMenamin z Pacific Trellis Fruit. W Guaymas, Early Sweet Green. read more

Growcer has launched a national philanthropic initiative aimed at expanding community-based food production across Canada. The initiative, called Fresh Solutions to Community Hunger campaign, was introduced through the Food Resiliency Foundation and is powered by Growcer. The goal is to raise $15 million to support food production initiatives in communities. read more

With the arrival of spring, Mexico City is preparing for the Flower Festival 2026, an event that will offer a wide range of horticulture-related activities in a lively urban setting. The festival will take place from March 20 to 22 at the Monumento a la Revolución. Designed to appeal to both... read more

The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East is now directly affecting Ecuador's banana exports. This is mainly due to port blockages in the region, which force fruit to be rerouted to different markets. According to Cristian Salmon, a business developer at Ecuadorian exporter Dusal, this is causing disruptions in the supply chain and impacting the industry. read more