Camposol has opened a new biofactory in Peru as part of its horticultural expansion strategy across Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, and Mexico. The facility is located at the company's operations in Chao, Virú (Trujillo), and covers 2,000 square meters, with an annual production capacity of up to 5 read more

More than a thousand hectares of land cultivated with vegetables and cereals have been flooded in the Gorizia area, in Friuli Venezia Giulia, due to the wave of bad weather that has hit the region, causing floods and landslides. A first assessment of the effects of the torrential rains in the Northeast has been drawn up. read more

At a small nursery in Tarnab, located in the busy center of Peshawar's floriculture trade, Qadir is busy watering, trimming, and preparing thousands of plants that have been ordered by educational institutions such as schools, colleges, universities, and public offices in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for December. read more

The Dominican Republic will be present at Macfrut 2026 with a larger exhibition area, more companies, and activities at the fair. This is the result of Macfrut's mission in the Central American country, which saw the participation of Enrico Turoni, advisor of Cesena Fiera with responsibilities for markets. read more

RaboResearch's most recent blueberry market report shows ongoing growth in global demand, with US per capita consumption surpassing 1.3kg per year and robust EU demand despite price fluctuations. read more

The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines has announced increased government support for the banana sector in the country, introducing a set of measures to combat the spread of Panama disease and enhance competitiveness in the global market. read more

Ecuadorian researchers have developed an in vitro gene-editing strategy with the goal of weakening the fungus that causes Fusarium wilt in bananas. The disease, which is caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense (Foc), affects the plant's vascular system and has been a persistent challenge for banana producers. read more

Global demand for blueberries is on the rise, with North America and Europe being the main consumption markets. In the United States, annual per capita consumption has exceeded 1.3 kg and is still increasing. The European Union also has steady demand for blueberries, although the market is facing price pressures. read more

The situation in the vegetable sector is not the best and the abnormal weather is certainly not helping. Eugenio Celeste, co-owner of the Verde Sud company operating within the fruit and vegetable market of Vittoria (Ragusa), one of the most important hubs, shared this with IFN. read more

Oppy Chairman, CEO, and managing partner John Anderson has been inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame, recognizing his impact on Canada's agriculture and food industry over the past 50 years. The announcement was made by the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame Association (CAHFA). read more

Abinesh Subramani of Saraswathi Flowers Ooty states that the growing popularity of artificial and plastic flowers is significantly impacting India's fresh flower industry. He notes that the increased usage of artificial and plastic flowers has led to a nearly 50% decrease in the demand for real flowers throughout India. read more

Oppy chairman, CEO, and managing partner John Anderson has been honored with induction into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame, in recognition of his "extraordinary impact" on Canada's agriculture and food industry over the past 50 years. read more

Tropifoods, a Costa Rican family business dedicated to exporting tropical roots since 1990, has played a significant role in one of the most important changes that this sector has experienced in recent years. This change followed the prohibition on the use of paraffin, a petroleum derivative, in food products. read more

McCain Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire Penobscot McCrum LLC, a North American supplier of frozen potato specialty products. The transaction includes McCrum's potato processing facility in Washburn, Maine, and is subject to standard closing conditions. Under the agreement, the read more

From mid-December, the late variety of clementine Perrina will hit the market: a slightly earlier harvest, thanks to climate change. The expected production is 3 thousand quintals for the 2025-26 season, which also sees a sharp drop in production. read more

If you took a stroll around the Curry Student Center on a recent Monday morning in November, you probably spotted stacks of flat crates filled to the brim with what looked like small onions. Instead of the dining hall, however, these were headed into the ground. In late fall, the horticulture team began planting bulbs for the spring display. read more

As old crop limes continue to be shipped from Mexico, the supply remains stable. However, recent growing conditions have raised concerns about the quality of the produce. "In the last few weeks, there has been rain, and this week also has rain in the forecast, which is impacting the quality of the limes," says Alex Landin of. read more

Zapotrzebowanie na borówki na świecie nadal rośnie, przy czym Ameryka Północna i Europa prowadzą tę tendencję. read more

The reusable packaging solutions leader Ifco has announced the launch of Ifco Digital, which includes its new Tracking-as-a-Service (TaaS) solution. read more

The province of Ontario has the largest concentration of greenhouse-grown cucumbers in all of North America. According to Richard Lee from the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, Ontario grows 1,177 acres of greenhouse cucumbers, which is equal to 71 percent of Canada's total greenhouse cucumber production of 1,700 acres. read more