The global banana industry is currently experiencing increasing challenges due to plant diseases such as Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and Black Sigatoka, which are affecting production in major regions. Fresh Del Monte CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh cautioned during the company's Q3 earnings call that the industry is facing these threats. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) will provide 7,500 apples from Washington and New York states as part of its contribution to the White House’s Halloween festivities. Hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, this annual tradition welcomes thousands of. read more

Canada's demand for pomegranates from Egypt is steadily increasing. These fruits are usually available from late September to February, during a five-month period. Although other countries also have pomegranates in season during this time, Egypt is emerging as a strong global competitor. read more

Malaysia's durians are becoming increasingly popular in global markets, with exports seeing a significant rise in recent years due to growing demand for the fruit in Asia, Europe, and North America. Between 2020 and 2024, Malaysia's durian exports to Europe increased by 162%, while shipments to North America also rose. read more

The upcoming Egyptian orange season is filled with challenges, both new and persistent, that raise concerns about Egypt's adaptive and opportunistic export model, necessitating careful planning. One enduring issue is the consistent problem of small fruit sizes that has plagued Egyptian production for years. read more

The last shipments of cherries grown by producer ZZ2 in the north of South Africa left the country on Monday. These cherries are in high demand and buyers are willing to pay a premium for them as they are among the few cherries available in the world at this time. This is happening in the month following Canada's cherry season and just before Chile and South Africa's Western Cape begin their cherry harvests. read more

"Nasz wzrost zawsze był napędzany przez badania, innowacje i uważne słuchanie potrzeb rolników" - mówi Thanos Tsonakis, Kierownik Marketingu w firmie Ina Plastics. "Zaczęliśmy od doniczek termoformowanych i recyklingu tworzyw sztucznych, ale nasza wizja zawsze polegała na dostarczaniu trwałych, wydajnych" read more

The Panama Canal has initiated a consultation process with representatives from the maritime industry to identify potential partners for the development of new port terminals on both the Atlantic and Pacific sides of the canal. The canal authority has invited companies with expertise in container port operations... read more

The Dole Food Company has announced a partnership with Minecraft to promote healthy eating and raise awareness about nutrition among families. The campaign will run from October 2025 to March 2026 and will be active in the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, Greece, and the Netherlands. read more

Through numerous discussions with farmers, technology experts, and investors, Kyle Barnett, the host of the CropTalk podcast since 2019, has observed both the enthusiasm and challenges faced by the North American greenhouse and vertical farming industry as it transitions from a phase of venture capital support. read more

With Hurricane Melissa making landfall yesterday as a Category 5 weather event - projected to be the strongest hurricane the island has ever seen - at press time, reports indicate that the hurricane will hit the southern coast of the island the hardest. This is the section of the island where read more

The United States' decision to reimpose a 17% antidumping duty on Mexican tomatoes has created new uncertainty for the country's exporters. For decades, Mexico has supplied most of the fresh tomatoes consumed in the U.S. market, maintaining an integrated supply chain that supports thousands of jobs. read more

Rząd Meksyku opublikował w Dzienniku Oficjalnym Federacji Porozumienie ustanawiające działania mające na celu zapewnienie przestrzegania przepisów fitosanitarnych, antydeforestacyjnych i dotyczących godnej pracy we wszystkich ogniwach łańcucha eksportu awokado. Poprzez to działanie Rząd Meksyku potwierdza swoje... read more

With Hurricane Melissa making its way through the Caribbean Sea and threatening to impact countries such as Cuba and Jamaica, preparations are underway for its effect. On Friday in the Dominican Republic, farmers were diligently implementing possible preventative measures to protect crops. read more

Citrus businessman Javier Vargas, 43, was shot and killed on Thursday in Alamo Temapache, Veracruz, according to local media citing the state prosecutor's office. This incident follows the murder of Bernardo Bravo, the president of the Apatzingán Valley Citrus Growers Association in Michoacán, four. read more

W Territory, banana plants have been growing for nearly a decade in soil infected with a fungus that normally destroys banana crops. The plants, developed by researchers at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), carry a genetic modification that protects them from Tropical read more

The banana sector in Ecuador plans to adopt a water and carbon footprint measurement tool created by the FAO's World Banana Forum. The goal is to accurately assess water usage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This tool was introduced in Ecuador during Banana Time 2025, a major event in the industry. read more

Propane is an essential fuel for managing growing conditions in greenhouses. With the rise of vertical farming in the early 2000s, where crops are cultivated in stacked layers rather than traditional fields, water usage can be reduced by 99% and land usage by 98%. The Wildhorse Propane & Appliance team is dedicated to providing... read more

Cztery główne importery bananów ogłosiły utworzenie nowego stowarzyszenia handlowego non-profit w celu wsparcia kategorii bananów w Ameryce Północnej. Stowarzyszenie Bananów Północnej Ameryki (BANA) będzie zarządzane przez Radę Dyrektorów składającą się z kierowników firm członkowskich, w tym read more

The reusable food packaging specialist Ifco has announced that it has expanded its logistics presence in southern Italy by adding new hubs in Puglia, Lazio, and Sicily. These regions are among the most important in the country for fruit and vegetable exports. read more