The ACT Group, a collaboration of four horticulture providers, will host their 3rd ACT Leamington Grower Summit in Leamington, Ontario, Canada, on Wednesday, March 19. This year's theme is Insights and Opportunities for a Changing World: From Growers. For Growers. ACT group members include Grodan. read more

The sektors of avocado and mango are currently observing a rapid growth in the American market, characterized by record retail sales and a growing consumer audience. In 2024, the avocado category experienced a sales increase of $546 million, while mangos added $16 million. This expansion highlights the significant financial impact that these fruits are having. read more

The supply of blueberries is expected to remain stable through the first quarter of 2025. Tim Youmans, VP of sales for California Giant Berry Farms, stated, "Overall, our production forecast for 2025 is projected to be slightly higher than in 2024." Currently, the company is sourcing blueberries from Mexico, Peru, and Chile. read more

Leamington, Ontario-based greenhouse grower Topline Farms has named Chris Veillon as vice president of marketing. With over 20 years of industry experience, Veillon will lead the company's marketing efforts to increase brand presence and facilitate growth in North America. read more

"The fees charged by Panama are ridiculous," he wrote. "This complete 'rip-off' of our country must stop immediately." read more

Plant Empowerment is expanding its presence in Mexico in the upcoming years. Mexico is considered one of its key markets, offering great potential for the implementation of Plant Empowerment principles. The initial collaboration with a grower in Querétaro, Mexico started several years ago. Now, Plant Empowerment is... read more

Kenya's floriculture industry is a crucial component of the economy, generating millions of dollars in revenue and creating employment opportunities for thousands of individuals. As the leading exporter of rose cut flowers to the European Union (EU), Kenya holds almost 40% of the market share, with a significant portion of the flowers being sold through Dutch auctions. read more

In Brazil, the Northeast region is the main area for mango cultivation, Rio Grande do Norte is known for its melon production, and São Paulo is a major producer of lemons, yielding around 1.3 million tons annually. Grapes are mostly grown in São Paulo. read more

In 2024, we have been working with more than 16 countries from all continents and more than 26 products within the group of priority files. Within the American continent, we are working with Canada on the opening for cherry production; with Argentina, we read more

The question of whether banana cultivation requires an African or South American climate is easily answered. In fact, as shown by Alba Bio OP in Marina di Ragusa (Ragusa), it is possible to successfully grow bananas in Sicily. The company has been conducting experiments. read more

Raspberry production worldwide is increasing from year to year. According to data published by IRO, in 2023 it reached the level of 852 thousand tons. Out of this, 96.1 thousand tons were produced in Poland. While global raspberry production is growing, Poland's share in the market is gradually decreasing, currently. read more

In the 2024 international balance, the shift in the EU and its own Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) stands out as a result of the mobilizations, the uncertainty due to Mercosur's competition, and tensions beyond its borders.

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Od pomocy do uprawy warzyw. Taki krok zrobili Arie Boers i Adrian Goedegebure sześć lat temu na Bonaire, najmniejszej z trzech wysp ABC, która jednocześnie jest specjalną gminą w Królestwie Niderlandów. "Wspólnie z Fundashon Krusada, fundacją pomagającą osobom indywidualnym i" read more

The National Food Health, Safety, and Quality Service (Senasica) has announced that Tamaulipas will export approximately 12 thousand tons of citrus fruits to the United States in the coming weeks. The citrus, which includes oranges and grapefruits, comes from 19 citrus orchards located in the... read more

The year that is coming to an end has been one of the most important for Flowers in Colombia. Its contribution to the generation of decent and formal employment in rural areas of the country (more than 200 thousand jobs), the well-being generated for its workers and communities in the more than read more

While blackberries are currently abundant, the supply levels are expected to further increase in the first part of 2025. Ryan Lockman, vice president of, stated, "The supply of blackberries seems to be better this year as we are not facing the effects of El Niño within Mexico as we did in 2023/2024." read more

Koppert Cress, a global leader in specialty microgreens and edible flowers, supplies thousands of the world's most renowned restaurants with a diverse range of products cultivated worldwide. This exceptional diversity positions the company as a market leader, but it also presents significant challenges. read more

Potandon Produce, one of the largest suppliers of fresh potatoes in North America and a global leader in the top three food crops worldwide, has announced that Mel Davenport, the company's Chief Executive Officer, will retire after over 30 years of service highlighted by the introduction of Klondike Gold™. read more

W ostatnich latach papryka chili, takie jak habanero i tajska chili, stały się kluczowymi produktami dominikańskich eksportów rolniczych, zwłaszcza podczas amerykańskiego sezonu zimowego. Te uprawy, charakteryzujące się wysokim popytem i krótkim czasem przechowywania, pozwalają na dostarczanie podaży, gdy lokalne rynki w USA nie są w stanie tego zrobić. read more

In 2023, there were 38 thousand hectares in Italy dedicated to the multiplication of vegetable and herb seeds. This was revealed by a survey conducted by Assosementi, the association representing Italian seed companies, which highlighted a substantial stability compared to 2022, confirming their role. read more