Feeding infants blueberries as one of their first solid foods may help enhance their immune systems, decrease allergy symptoms, and promote gut development, according to new research from the University of Colorado Anschutz. The study, published in Nutrients and Frontiers in Nutrition, suggests that introducing blueberries early in a baby's diet may have these beneficial effects. read more

A small number of mango shipments from Mexico entered the U.S. last week, indicating that the country's mango season has officially ended. "We are now depending solely on Brazil for mango supply," says Albert Perez from Continental Fresh. Brazil's production has begun on a small scale, but volumes are expected to increase soon. read more

Promoting Sustainable Agriculture: Solar radiation plays a crucial role in regions like southeastern Spain or northwestern Mexico, where UV levels often surpass standard limits. To address this issue, technological advancements in plastic covers, like those offered by Solplast, are essential for ensuring the sustainability of crops. read more

This week's banana price data shows mixed trends across key Latin American suppliers. Colombia recorded a slight increase, with the average price moving up from £0.99 per kilogram last week to £1.01 this week, a rise of £0.02 or 2%. This placed Colombian bananas among the few origins to see read more

In announcing the agreement, President José Raúl Molino stated that it would modernize and expand the banana sector of the region, creating up to 5,000 jobs. read more

Costa Rica's banana sector is currently experiencing one of its most challenging periods as a result of extreme weather conditions affecting the Caribbean region. Data from the National Banana Corporation (Corbana) indicates that banana exports have dropped by 20.67% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period. read more

Clearing tills, rebranding, enhancing cold chain technology, and implementing robotics are just a few examples of innovation in the North American mushroom industry. According to Jose Cambon, CEO of Highline, "This innovation can be categorized into two areas: visible innovation and invisible innovation." read more

The Panamanian government has released details of its recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chiquita Panama, which sets the stage for the multinational company to resume its operations in Bocas del Toro. read more

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The Dramm Corporation has promoted Devon Vanzalen to the position of Regional Sales Associate for the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada. Over the past 10 years, Devon has been assisting Dramm customers in his role as an inside sales and service representative at the company's Canadian office. Despite taking on his new responsibilities, Devon will continue to fulfill his previous duties. read more

D.S. Cole Growers in Loudon, NH USA, niedawno zorganizowali Dzień Otwarty 31 lipca 2025 roku. Podczas wydarzenia pokazali nowe odmiany roślin oraz różne metody uprawy dla zainteresowanych uczestników. Wydarzenie obejmowało rozszerzoną ofertę bylin kwitnących w pierwszym roku, rośliny wiosenne i więcej roślin doniczkowych. read more

"India's imported apple market is experiencing a surge in activity this season with the introduction of new origins in addition to the usual sources," says Vijay Bhatia, Managing Director of fresh produce importer Mheet International. "Currently, New Zealand and USA apples are on offer, and starting from September 21st, Turkish apples will also be available." read more

D.S. Cole Growers in Loudon, NH USA, niedawno zorganizowali swoje Otwarte Dni w dniu 31 lipca 2025 roku. Podczas wydarzenia pokazali nowe odmiany roślin oraz różne metody uprawy dla ciekawych uczestników. Wydarzenie obejmowało poszerzoną ofertę jednorocznych bylin kwitnących w pierwszym roku, rośliny wiosenne i więcej. read more

The Egyptian sweet potato season is ongoing despite allegations of overproduction. These accusations are being raised by local producers who are already well-established in the market. They claim that newcomers are entering the industry by copying their methods, undercutting prices, and negatively impacting the sector as a whole. read more

The Dramm Corporation has promoted Devon Vanzalen to the position of Regional Sales Associate for the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada. Devon has been assisting Dramm customers for the past 10 years as an inside sales and service representative in the company's Canadian office. Along with his existing responsibilities, he will now be focusing on sales in the Niagara Region. read more

In recent months, the banana sector has been under significant pressure due to global climate change, geopolitical tensions, and strikes in Panama. Fyffes has proactively responded to these developments by leveraging its agricultural expertise and reliable network. read more

Within this framework, according to Juan Castillo Ocaña, Head of the Piura Regional Office of Agromercado, as part of the agreements of the Multisectoral Technical Group for measures against Fusarium TR4, a plan for diversifying production with pilot plots for promising crops was developed. read more

Is the occurrence and degradation behavior of pesticide residues in temperate and tropical soils the same? To find out, Agroscope researchers conducted a study on soils in Cuba as part of the r4d program on research on global issues from 2018 to 2022. read more

The sweet potato harvest for 2025 is commencing as planned in major U.S. production regions, with initial reports suggesting consistent yields and quality. Growers anticipate that supplies will be sufficient to meet the needs of both retail and foodservice sectors as the season continues. "Supply is expected to remain stable as the harvest advances, with...” read more

The Government of Panama's Ministries of Commerce and Industry (MICI) and Agricultural Development (MIDA), along with Chiquita Panama LLC, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote the sustainable reactivation of the banana industry in Bocas del Toro. The agreement aims to enhance the read more