On June 17, Greenhouse Canada hosted its 30th annual Grower Day in St. Catharines, ON, welcoming over 250 industry professionals. Attendees and exhibitors came from various regions, including Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, New Brunswick, New York, and California – with some having just returned from GreenTech. read more

As China transitions into summer, Mexico embraces the rainy season. During sunny intervals, lychees, imported from China, liven up Mexican streets. Contrary to visitors' expectations, lychees have long-standing roots in Mexico, tracing back over a century. In the late 19th century, Chinese read more

Według National Association of Berry Exporters (Aneberries), pomimo wprowadzonych przez Stany Zjednoczone barier handlowych, Meksyk prognozuje historyczny wzrost eksportu truskawek w 2025 roku. Aneberries szacuje, że dostawy truskawek z Meksyku do Stanów Zjednoczonych, głównego miejsca przeznaczenia. read more

Banana prices in several Latin American countries decreased this week, with Colombia, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua all reporting lower average prices compared to the previous week. The trend shows a modest but consistent decline. In Colombia, the average price per kilogram dropped from read more

On the Friday following the Greentech, Prins Group, in partnership with Prins Greenhouses and Prins USA, hosted its very first Grower Day event tailored specifically for visiting North American growers. With many international growers already in the Netherlands for the Greentech, the team saw a read more

To mnie trochę przypomina sytuację z klasycznym pytaniem, co było wcześniej, jajko czy kura. W tym miesiącu prezydent USA Donald Trump powiedział, że wyda rozporządzenie w sprawie skutków jego działań dotyczących imigracji na przemysł rolniczy i hotelowy w USA. Więc co dokładnie oznacza to dla producentów i przewoźników? read more

Sezon winogron w Kalifornii wygląda na powrót do bardziej historycznego czasu rozpoczęcia w 2025 roku. "Większość zbiorów będzie rozpoczynać się w Dolinie San Joaquin między 7 a 14 lipca. W tym roku jesteśmy trochę wcześniej z powodu cieplejszej pogody, chociaż jest to bardziej normalny czas rozpoczęcia". read more

The US-based organization Global Labor Justice has called on the multinational fruit company Chiquita to join the Latin American trade union coalition Colsiba and to demand the release of Francisco Smith and Gilberto Guerra, the leaders of the Panamanian. read more

According to researchers based in Kent, British soft fruit growers have the potential to reduce their costs, carbon emissions, and water usage by switching to recycled coconut coir. read more

The US-based organization Global Labor Justice has urged the multinational fruit company Chiquita to join the Latin American trade union coalition Colsiba in denouncing the arrests of Francisco Smith and Gilberto Guerra, leaders of the Panama farm workers union Sitraibana. read more

House Fair 2025 concluded last week at the Innovation Center in Pijnacker, The Netherlands, marking another successful edition of this annual event. Held from June 10th to 13th, the fair welcomed over 250 participants, including over 60 companies from across Europe, Asia, and North America. read more

The Ministry of Public Security of Costa Rica recently reported intercepting 33 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a container of fresh fruit destined for Belgium. Costa Rican authorities discovered the illegal packages at the APM Terminals Container Terminal in Moín, Limón. read more

DHL Express has reaffirmed its commitment to Ecuador's floriculture sector by offering specialized solutions that facilitate the export of flowers to international markets, especially the United States and Canada. Through its door-to-door express service, DHL enables flower exports without a minimum requirement. read more

Global Labor Justice and the Latin American Coordinator of Banana and Agro-Industrial Workers Unions (COLSIBA) strongly denounce the arrests of Francisco Smith and Gilberto Guerra, leaders of the Panamanian Agricultural Workers Union affiliated with the global union federation, IUF, the Union of... read more

After the airstrikes by the USA and Israel on a series of targets in Iran, concerns were raised about a possible escalation of hostilities that could lead to Tehran blocking the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf - a vital international waterway. read more

Hurricane Erick did not have any impact on the avocado-producing regions in Mexico. However, its occurrence coincided with an international oversupply situation that is significantly affecting market prices. Although the recent rains in Mexico have been beneficial for production, the global market is currently saturated. read more

The Slovak technology company Ambitas specializes in developing vertical farms that range from in-store display units to compact production systems. Their focus is on achieving a balance between automation, modularity, and usability. Leveraging their background in IoT and system integration, the company applies its engineering expertise to various projects. read more

FlowerTrials is done for another year, but planning for next year is already underway for Westhoff. For those at the Mothership facility in Sudlohn, Germany, for this event, there were many familiar faces from North America and beyond. For those who are not familiar with FlowerTrials, it is a read more

The General Assembly of CPR System's members unanimously approved the 2024 financial statements, confirming the positive trend of the cooperative company that leads the reusable plastic pooling system for the fruit and vegetable, fish, and meat sector. President Gabriele read more

The Pandharpur Wari, a 20-day spiritual pilgrimage to the Lord Vitthal temple in Pandharpur, Maharashtra, is a grand celebration that attracts thousands of devotees from all over the state. The event includes a magnificent procession of chariots known as Palkhis, carrying the sacred Padukas (footwear) of Sant Dnyaneshwar. read more