USA Pears aims to present its domestically grown pears to American consumers and retailers with a new, lively, and contemporary appearance. read more

Soren Bjorn, CEO of Driscoll's, Miguel Angel Curiel, Vice President and General Manager of Driscoll's Mexico, and Jorge Arangurí, Co-founder of Danper Trujillo, are among the speakers confirmed for the two-day event. read more

The Cultural Landscape Foundation ("TCLF"), a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. that focuses on education and advocacy, was established in 1998. Recently, they announced that Mexico City-based landscape architect Mario Schjetnan and his firm Grupo de Diseño Urbano (GDU) are the recipients of the 2025 award. read more

Pineapple production in Costa Rica is expected to face a challenging outlook for the first half of 2026, as stated by Gustavo Zamora Alvarado, president of the Cámara de Piñeros Unidos de Costa Rica (Costa Rica's Chamber of United Pineapple Producers). The heavy rains from November to March have caused difficulties for many producers. read more

The Costa Rican banana industry has recently shared new data and technical findings that reinforce its commitment to social and environmental sustainability in a regional context where agricultural production is facing growing regulatory and environmental challenges. According to information from the National Banana read more

Volodymyr Gurzhiy of Ukrainian apple exporter USPA Fruit says that depending on the region in Ukraine, this year's apple harvest is either similar to last year or smaller. "The current situation varies across the main apple-growing regions, as the frosts came in several waves and at different." read more

Flikweert Vision has signed a dealership agreement with Volm Companies to enhance the distribution and servicing of its optical sorting technology in North America. The agreement was finalized last week during a visit to Zeeland by Volm representatives Wayne DeCou, Equipment Director, and... read more

"We're not trying to sell a silver bullet. We're here to prove our product works: first in the lab, then in the real world, all the way from a bench study to a pallet on a truck going from Mexico to Canada," says Steven Oklesh, Director of Marketing at Verdant Technologies. Their HarvestHold. read more

An Indigenous company from British Columbia is pioneering a new type of science to assist in restoring former industrial sites using native plants. Nupqu Resource Limited Partnership, located in Cranbrook, B.C., has recently opened the biggest Indigenous-owned plant nursery in Canada, specializing in cultivating native plants. read more

During Fruit Attraction in Madrid, Staay Food Group presented itself with an international touch at a new booth situated at the entrance of the Holland Pavilion. At this venue, the family-owned company was able to exhibit its complete range to visitors, including its own Dulce melons from Brazil and Costa Rica. read more

The Plain of Catania, once the beating heart of Sicilian artichoke farming, is now a desert. In Ramacca, a symbolic territory for artichoke cultivation, the area has seen a decline from about a thousand cultivated hectares to less than forty in the past thirty years. This collapse cannot be explained solely by drought. read more

Panama is enhancing its position as a dependable provider of tropical fruits and roots in international markets, aided by a climate that allows for constant production throughout the year. Unlike neighboring countries that encounter challenges from excessive rain or drought, this Central American nation is consolidating its position as an exporter. read more

The city of Montecarlo, known for its orchid production, is hosting the 34th National Orchid Festival and the 41st Provincial Flower Festival from October 8 to 12 at Juan Vortisch Park. The event attracts thousands of visitors and features the latest innovations in local floriculture. read more

The Dutch grower cooperative FruitMasters has launched its latest marketing campaign, aiming to leverage its three-star rating from the International Taste Institute. read more

The global strawberry market is now a sector worth over $5.2 billion annually, characterized by high competitiveness and an increasing presence of new exporters. Among the leaders, Mexico continues to dominate with a 19% share in value. read more

A reusable plastic half pallet, originally introduced in the United Kingdom, is now being adopted across Europe for use in beverage and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) logistics. Developed by Tosca, the UDP half pallet is designed as a retail-ready solution aimed at improving efficiency in the supply chain. read more

The African sun shines down on the fields of Kafue – a town in Zambia's Lusaka Province – as Grace Nyirongo Phiri walks among rows of vibrant, green crops just beginning to grow. The only sound is a soft hum as water flows through a system of tubes, nourishing the roots directly. read more

Yuksel Seeds and Lakeshore Veggie Growers Inc. (LVG) have signed an exclusivity agreement for the Sweetloom F1 tomato variety. The agreement was formalized during Fruit Attraction Madrid 2025 and aims to expand the availability of the variety across North America. Sweetloom F1, developed by read more

If this is the case, the agreement will fundamentally change the prospects for South African exporters of fresh produce at the beginning of their new season. read more

W branży eksportu świeżych produktów rolnych w Południowej Afryce pojawiła się nowa nadzieja, że kraj jest bliski zawarcia nowej umowy handlowej z USA. read more