Niezwykłe warunki wzrostu w kluczowych regionach uprawy ananasów spowodowały niższe niż zwykle ilości ananasów, wpływając na dostępność na głównych rynkach na całym świecie. Costa Rica, Panama i Ekwador to trzy z najbardziej produktywnych oraz niezawodnych regionów uprawy ananasów na świecie. read more

Amerykańskie rolnictwo nadal boryka się z presją kosztów związaną z polityką handlową i dostępnością siły roboczej. Cła wprowadzone za kadencji prezydenta Donalda Trumpa zwiększyły koszty produkcji rolniczej o ponad 33 miliardy dolarów w 2025 roku, według raportu z grudnia North Dakota State University's Agricultural Trade. read more

Ecuador has confirmed the presence of the Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4) fungus on a banana farm in the province of El Oro. The plant health authority Agrocalidad made the announcement on December 18 after completing laboratory analyses. read more

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"Około 20 000 rolników z 25 krajów europejskich zebrało się przed Komisją Europejską i Parlamentem w Brukseli w czwartek. Zorganizowany przez Copa-Cogeca, protest domagał się niezależnego budżetu dla Wspólnej Polityki Rolnej (CAP) i uczciwej konkurencji dla producentów europejskich." read more

Nature's Pride, a European company specializing in exotic fruits and vegetables, has been at the forefront of advocating for responsible water usage in the areas where its products are cultivated. The company emphasizes the importance of collective efforts and collaborates with partners across the supply chain to make a positive impact… read more

Oppy is launching its new Florida strawberry program, marking the company's first offering under the Dole® label since it integrated with Dole Diversified North America (DDNA) in October. Production is already underway, and significant volumes are expected to be available from late January to early February. read more

This week, the American team of the North American greenhouse builder Prospiant drove to a new address to work. The company has relocated its U.S. headquarters and operations to a new facility in Cincinnati. It may only be a seven-minute drive from their old location, but President Burk Metzger says the read more

The Green Line looks to the Midwest. And confirms the opening of its first plant in the United States, in North Baltimore, in Northwest Ohio, to produce fresh soups. The new plant, covering 9,500 square meters, is the result of a $15 million investment. It will start... read more

Yesterday European farmers made their voice heard at the heart of the EU institutions, bringing a massive protest to Brussels in terms of numbers, resources, and intensity. Thousands of farmers and over a thousand tractors flooded the European quarter to protest against the agreement. read more

This week, the American team of North American greenhouse builder Prospiant drove to a new address to work. The company has moved its U.S. headquarters and operations into a new facility in Cincinnati. It may only be a seven-minute drive from their old venue, but President Burk Metzger says the read more

Brussels is once again becoming the stage for European agricultural protests. Thousands of farmers from various countries in the Union have taken to the streets to protest against the European Commission's proposal on the Common Agricultural Policy post-2027, which includes a significant cut in... read more

Oppy has announced the launch of its new Florida strawberry program, marking the company's first offering under the Dole label since its integration with Dole Diversified North America (DDNA) in October. read more

Mercadona, the company led by Juan Roig, has completed the acquisition of Logifruit, a historic supplier of reusable boxes and containers, with the aim of integrating logistics processes and strengthening the efficiency and sustainability of its distribution network. read more

Morocco has achieved a new record in frozen raspberry exports to France in 2025, as reported by EastFruit. In the first 10 months of the year, France imported 1.95 thousand tons of frozen raspberries and blackberries under HS Code 081120 from Morocco, with a total value of US$5.8 million. read more

Mercadona has finalized an agreement to acquire Logifruit, a company that specializes in managing reusable packaging. The objective is to enhance Mercadona's logistics coordination and improve the efficiency and sustainability of its distribution network. This acquisition includes integrating Logifruit's operations into Mercadona's existing framework. read more

Przyjrzyjmy się, co wydarzyło się w sierpniu 2025 roku. Doszło do ważnej informacji: Hasfarm podpisał umowę w sprawie przejęcia Lynch Group. Przeprowadziliśmy również analizę kwiatów dostępnych w supermarketach w USA i Europie oraz omówiliśmy stan branży. Zapraszam do lektury! read more

On a bitterly cold December day, the Poinsettia industry gathered in Cresco, Iowa for Poinsettia Variety Day. Despite double-digit negative temperatures outside, the greenhouses were warm, welcoming, and filled with vibrant colors. Attendees at the trial had the opportunity to see 223 different varieties. The event took place on Thursday, December 4th. read more

Trzy ostatnie badania z Laboratorium Produkcji Roślin Dr. Jeba S. Fieldsa pokazują, że producenci mogą zmniejszyć zużycie torfu w produkcji roślin poprzez warstwowanie różnych materiałów podłoża - praktykę znaną jako stratyfikacja podłoża - zachowując przy tym wzrost lub jakość roślin. W pierwszym badaniu, read more

Starting Monday, January 5, 2026, Royal FloraHolland will be adjusting the prices of different types of single-use solid and corrugated cardboard packaging. The prices of its Normpack range will see a slight increase. Moreover, there will be changes in the prices of reusable plant trays and flower buckets as well. read more

Ninety per cent of avocados exported from Mexico to the US are currently free from deforestation thanks to advances made in the roll out of the Pro Forest Avocado voluntary certification scheme. read more