The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published the Almond Objective report, revising the forecasts of areas, yields, and production for the upcoming 2025/26 almond crop season provided in the May Subjective Report. read more

The United States is preparing to end the 2019 U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement on July 14, a move that will result in a 17.09 percent tariff being imposed on fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico. Industry organizations like the Texas International Produce Association, along with read more

This mango export season was challenging for Chetan Mendapara, Director of Hortica Foods LLP, who manages his father's 40-year-old Kesar mango farm in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. Despite successfully expanding his family's domestic mango trade to a global level in 2023, Mendapara faced low yields at the end of the season. read more

Accordingly, Chilean cherries dominate the Chinese market due to their large volume and the timing coinciding with the Chinese New Year. The two countries have signed a bilateral free trade agreement that allows Chilean fruits to enter the Chinese market duty-free. read more

Agriculture is not just about food, but also about security. This is the strong and clear message coming from the United States - as reported in BlueBook - where the Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, along with high-ranking government officials like Pete Hegseth (Defense), Pam Bondi. read more

W dniu obchodów Dnia Niepodległości Ambasady Stanów Zjednoczonych w Kolumbii, Kwiaty Kolumbii dołączyły do obchodów, przynosząc kwiaty. 26 czerwca w Ambasadzie USA w Bogocie ponad 2000 gości zgromadziło się, aby uczcić niepodległość. Wśród gwiazd i pasków, kolumbijskich ... read more

Egypt is increasing its presence in the international fresh strawberry market, with exports to Germany reaching their highest level in the past five marketing years. Data from the German Statistical Office and Global Trade Tracker, reported by EastFruit, shows that there was a shipment of 3.69 thousand metric tons between July 2024 and read more

Fireworks were replaced with "flowerworks" this past Fourth of July at Outrigger's oceanfront resorts at their Kaanapali, Kauai, and Kona locations. Instead of traditional fireworks lighting up the night sky, thousands of fresh flowers were released from Blue Hawaiian Helicopters onto attendees. read more

The apple import market in India is currently thriving, with a consistent supply coming from various countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, South Africa, Poland, New Zealand, Chile, USA, Greece, and Italy. These apples meet the high demand for taste and quality in the market. Among these countries, Iranian apples have become particularly popular in the mass market. read more

Kanadyjska firma uprawy pionowej Growcer ogłosiła, że wygrała przetarg na przejęcie aktywów Freight Farms, pioniera uprawy w kontenerach z USA, który ogłosił bankructwo wcześniej w tym roku. Przejęcie obejmuje kompletną infrastrukturę kontenerowych farm Greenery, części zamienne, oprogramowanie, read more

Anusaya Fresh, an Indian importer, distributor, and packer of fresh produce, has expanded its product range by adding Braeburn apples from New Zealand. Dinesh Shinde, CEO of Anusaya Fresh, stated, "We are excited to introduce Braeburn apples to our portfolio." read more

Panama's President, José Raúl Mulino, has expressed his commitment to convincing the U.S.-based Chiquita Brands to resume its operations in Panama after the company closed down during protests that resulted in over $75 million in losses. In the Caribbean province of Bocas del Toro, Chiquita's... read more

The demand for pineapple juice and the expansion of markets in countries like Israel and Dubai are driving Costa Rican exports, despite production challenges caused by weather conditions. Álvaro Figueroa, president of Tropicales del Valle company, stated that heavy rains since September 2024 have led to... read more

As the USA is a significant market for South African agricultural products, this measure could have devastating consequences for the South African agricultural sector, according to observers. read more

Nowa studia z Uniwersytetu Kalifornijskiego w Davis dostarczyła pierwszego klinicznego dowodu pokazującego, że regularne spożywanie winogron może poprawić siłę mięśniową i zwiększyć poziom irisyny u kobiet po menopauzie. read more

US blueberry growers and importers have produced a strong crop that has contributed almost $9.1 billion in annual economic impact to the US economy, as reported by the US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC). read more

Dynamax, a company specializing in precision agriculture since 1985, is expanding its operations into Europe with the establishment of a new regional office. Alongside this geographic growth, the company is launching AgriSensors.com, a new agricultural technology platform designed to support. read more

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet has appointed Andrea Montagna as co-chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2025. This leadership addition marks a new chapter in the company's journey. The introduction of the co-CEO structure is part of a thoughtful, long-term succession plan designed to build on its strengths and drive continued growth. read more

A new study¹ from the University of California, Davis, published in the peer-reviewed journal Food & Function, provides the first clinical evidence showing that regular consumption of grapes – just 1 ½ cups per day – can improve muscle strength and boost irisin levels in postmenopausal women. read more

The 2025 World Food Innovation Awards, organized by FoodBev Media, have awarded the Best Food Innovation Award to the Rubyglow pineapple, an exclusive variety grown in the Buenos Aires de Puntarenas region, Costa Rica. This variety, resulting from over 15 years of research and two years of... read more