Peru is consolidating its position as the second largest exporter of Hass avocados in the world, behind Mexico, but with a strategy increasingly focused on diversifying markets. With over 200,000 hectares cultivated and a network of around 30,000 producers - mostly small-scale. read more

Morocco has overtaken Spain to become the world's third-largest exporter of fresh tomatoes, according to UN COMTRADE data cited by Hortinfo. This development signifies a shift in global tomato trade, placing Morocco behind only Mexico and the Netherlands in terms of export volume. In 2024, Morocco... read more

India's Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the National Seeds Corporation's (NSC) vegetable and flower seed processing and packaging unit in the national capital on Monday. The modern unit is situated at Pusa Complex. Additionally, he virtually inaugurated five NSC. read more

At the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, heavy rains in Costa Rica significantly impacted pineapple production. This has led to a limited supply throughout the year, which is also expected to affect the Christmas season when demand increases and supply may be insufficient. read more

Rynki europejskie nadal ugruntowują swoją pozycję jako kluczowy cel eksportu korzeni tropikalnych z Ameryki Środkowej. Agromar Fresh, działający w Kostaryce i Hondurasie, skutecznie utrzymuje stałe dostawy manioku i okry—produktów niszowych z coraz większą popularnością wśród latynoamerykańskiej. read more

The Valencian Institute of Agricultural Research (IVIA) is developing the new rootstock CIVAC 19, a hybrid of Cleopatra mandarin and Poncirus trifoliata, tolerant to Citrus Tristeza Virus (CTV), a disease that affects grafted orange, mandarin, and grapefruit trees. María Ángeles Forner, from the read more

A routine development variance permit application sparked a lengthy discussion at the Kitimat council, as questions were raised about why it had not been sent to the Advisory Planning Commission for feedback. Councilor Gerry Liebel inquired about the submission made by Brittany Wever for the permit. read more

Costa Rica and Mexico are collaborating to create a comprehensive phytosanitary measures plan to ensure biosecurity during the XXV International Acorbat Congress and the X International Banana Corbana Congress, which are set to take place from April 20-23, 2026, in Merida, Yucatan. The congresses will gather... read more

In recent years, there has been a growing demand to reduce the use of chemicals for weeding orchards. This shift is a result of EU guidelines moving towards more sustainable practices, as well as major retail chains imposing strict limitations on herbicide usage. While it is feasible to successfully eliminate weeds through mechanical means, the appropriate... read more

The global pineapple market is experiencing high demand and limited supply. In Panama, production is ongoing, but economic and climate-related challenges have led to a reduction in the number of active producers. Alessandro Pataro, CEO of Ananas Panama SA, has stated that the country is working towards solidifying its position in a lucrative niche by... read more

The bad weather that affected Sicily between Friday and Saturday brought heavy rain and locally intense thunderstorms in the Ragusa area, particularly in the area of Vittoria, where flooding and traffic disruptions were reported. The precipitation, which fell in a few hours, caused read more

Representatives of major onion growers from across Europe and beyond gathered yesterday at the seed company Bejo in Warmenhuizen for the annual European onion congress, Euronion. In addition to European countries, this edition also welcomed representatives from the United States and South America. read more

Banana workers in Costa Rica have received compensation payments as a result of a complaint filed by Oxfam Germany and the Costa Rican trade union SITRAP under the German Supply Chain Law. The complaint addressed alleged violations of labor rights at a banana supplier for Aldi in Costa Rica, including. read more

DiMuto has announced the launch of traceable mango shipments under the SoLumi Fresh brand from Mexico to the US, powered by its DiMutoClear Trade Management platform. read more

Na skutek skargi Oxfam i kostarykańskiego związku zawodowego SITRAP dotyczącej naruszeń prawa pracy u dostawcy bananów, dotknięci interesariusze w Kostaryce otrzymali płatności od producenta. Proces, rozpoczęty w 2023 roku, odbył się w ramach niemieckiego Łańcucha Dostaw.

Affected rightsholders in Costa Rica have received payments from the producer as a result of a complaint filed by Oxfam and the Costa Rican trade union SITRAP regarding labor law violations at a banana supplier. The process, initiated in 2023, took place under the framework of Germany's Supply Chain. read more

The pineapple market is currently facing a striking paradox. Despite relatively limited availability in Costa Rica, the market is experiencing more supply than demand. "Especially in the larger sizes, there is a significant surplus on the market. I expect North America, in particular, to" read more

A tribute to peace, in the form of poppies grown from seeds sourced from Flanders Fields, will bloom in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources (AgBio) Atrium for Remembrance Day. The display is a heartfelt project by University of Saskatchewan (USask) horticulture student Corporal Fikret. read more

Produkcja migdałów w Portugalii spodziewa się spadku w tym roku ze względu na niekorzystne warunki pogodowe podczas okresu kwitnienia i zapylenia, zgodnie z informacjami Portugal Nuts association. W rozmowie z agencją informacyjną Lusa, dyrektor wykonawczy Nuno Russo powiedział, że "bardzo deszczowa i zimna pogoda, zwłaszcza w marcu, read more

The 2025 Costa Rican pineapple season has been affected by difficult weather conditions, with persistent rainfall causing disruptions to planting activities and decreasing export volumes. Jordy Cruz from Agricrumo mentioned that national productivity is still low, and the outlook for 2026 indicates a continuation of this trend. "If it..." read more

IFCO, a global provider of reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh produce, has released its 2025 ESG Report, signaling the conclusion of its five-year sustainability plan "Thriving in the Circular Economy." The company reported advancements in all 18 environmental, social, and read more