In the U.S., there is a movement among consumers and retailers to support sustainable farming practices, which has led to increased scrutiny of deforestation in the avocado industry in Mexico. In response, the Mexican government has implemented pro-forest policies. read more

The Taiwan Orchid Growers Association stated that the government should assist in furthering the expansion of the growth of Taiwan's Phalaenopsis orchids, commonly known as moth orchids, in order to strengthen its competitive position in the US market. Moth orchids are Taiwan's primary agricultural export to the US, facing competition from Canada. read more

Three-year agreement between Macfrut and the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of the Dominican Republic. The signing took place in Santo Domingo in recent days during a mission in the presence of important authorities from the institutional and political world. read more

U.K.-based plant biotechnology specialist Phytoform Labs will be the first startup outside of North Carolina State University's research community to utilize the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative's Seed2Grow agricultural technology incubator. As the winner of Bayer's Golden Ticket program, Phytoform Labs was granted this opportunity. read more

Jersey's primary exporters of goods, the island's farmers who transport tens of thousands of tonnes of Jersey Royals to the UK annually, have expressed worries about recent rises in ferry-related fees. Growers argue that the increases should have been restricted to inflation for the present year. read more

The signing took place in recent days in Santo Domingo during a Macfrut mission, with the presence of important authorities from the institutional, political, diplomatic, and economic worlds, confirming the central role of the international supply chain fair for agro-industrial development. read more

The main trends in the banana sector currently include increased demand for organic and sustainable bananas, the use of technology for farming practices, and the rise of fair trade certifications. Challenges in the sector involve threats from diseases like Panama disease and Black Sigatoka, as well as issues related to climate change and market competition. Opportunities in the banana sector include expanding into new markets, developing innovative products like banana flour or snacks, and improving supply chain efficiencies. read more

"Z powodu niskich temperatur, zbiory spowolniły, a ceny wzrosły" - mówi Francesco Marangio, dyrektor sprzedaży w firmie Marangio Farm w Vittorii, w prowincji Ragusa. Sycylijska firma posiada około trzech hektarów ziemi, z których wszystkie są wykorzystywane do uprawy chronionych roślin. read more

After Roberto Corea was recently named the Canadian Greenhouse Grower of the Year, Jolly Farmer is reflecting on nearly six decades of evolution. From its beginnings as a bedding plant grower to becoming one of North America's leading plug and liner producers, the Canadian company has built its...

Po RobertoCorea being recently awarded the title of Canadian Greenhouse Grower of the Year, Jolly Farmer is looking back on nearly six decades of evolution. Starting as a bedding plant grower and transforming into one of North America's top plug and liner producers, the Canadian company has... read more

India's okra exports reached 1.12 lakh MT in the marketing year 2025, despite early price dips, showing steady growth, according to Narendra Mohan from the Department of Agriculture in Bihar, India. "The UK, Germany, and North America are the top destinations, with buyers expressing high satisfaction." read more

Dinesh Shinde, CEO of fresh produce importer Anusaya Fresh, states that demand for blueberries in India is increasing, while this season's supply is not as plentiful as in previous seasons. Shinde notes, "India is experiencing a significant surge in blueberry demand, exacerbated by tightening global and regional supply due to seasonal factors." read more

Multi Tray has introduced the NXT Series, a new generation of plant transport trays. According to Daan Swart of Multi Tray, the innovation addresses practical challenges in the market. "While the market is heavily concentrated on reusable systems – which often end up being further." read more

Farmers in Rabat and Dingli reported extensive crop damage after a sudden hailstorm struck the area overnight on Saturday. The fields were impacted by hail that was strong enough to destroy marketable produce, resulting in losses estimated in the tens of thousands of euros, equivalent to several tens of… read more

As greenhouse operations in North America continue to develop, growers are encountering a growing challenge: finding a balance between increasing energy costs and the necessity to invest in modern, high-performance infrastructure. Whether they are planning a new greenhouse construction or upgrading an existing one. read more

Packaging specialist Tosca has partnered with Kebol to implement a circular, reusable crate system that dramatically reduces waste and improves operational efficiency. Founded in 1989, Kebol exports more than 70 million premium-quality flower bulbs annually to customers in over 40 countries. read more

"Ostatniego weekendu, 10 stycznia, wysłaliśmy pierwsze melony Galia, żółte melony miodowe i arbuzie do eksportu do Europy z Kostaryki. W tym tygodniu rozpoczynamy wysyłkę melonów kantalupa i mini-arbuzów" - mówi Rolf Weber z Global Producers z Venlo. On wyjaśnia, że read more

Jak było w 2025 roku dla plantatorów słoneczników? "To był świetny rok dla uprawy słoneczników" - powiedział dyrektor wykonawczy Krajowego Stowarzyszenia Słonecznika John Sandbakken. "Ustanowiliśmy nowy krajowy rekord plonu tutaj w USA, wynoszący niemal 2000 funtów." Sandbakken powiedział, że powierzchnia upraw słoneczników się odbiła. "Około 100 procent" read more

Chiquita has harvested its first Panamanian bananas since reactivating its operations in the country following last year’s labor dispute and mass layoffs. read more

Meksyk oczekuje rekordowego plonu awokado na rok uprawny trwający od lipca 2025 do czerwca 2026. "Spodziewamy się zbiorów na poziomie 2,5 miliarda funtów, co będzie pierwszym razem, gdy przekroczymy ten poziom" - mówi Alvaro Luque, dyrektor generalny Avocados From Mexico (AFM), organizacji non-profit zajmującej się marketingiem. read more

According to EastFruit, Moroccan orange exports have continued to grow for a second consecutive season, slowly recovering from the significant decrease seen in 2022/23. In the 2024/25 season, spanning from November to October, Morocco exported 84.6 thousand tons of oranges valued at US$61 million. read more