Consumers in the US will have to pay more for products, including avocados, as the country has imposed a 25 percent import tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, and a 20 percent duty on those from China. read more

Chairman Pete Sepulveda, Jr. and BTA President Ms. Britton Mullen of the Border Trade Alliance issued a joint statement regarding the United States' planned imposition of 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico on March 4th: "As we have stated repeatedly, we celebrated the progress made through the USMCA trade agreement, and it is concerning to see these tariffs being implemented." read more

Wczoraj po południu prezydent Trump potwierdził swoją decyzję o wprowadzeniu 25-procentowego cła na towary importowane z Meksyku i Kanady, oraz dodatkowe 10 procentowe cło na towary chińskie. Trzy kraje są największymi partnerami handlowymi w rolnictwie Stanów Zjednoczonych. Cła weszły w życie. read more

Border Trade Alliance Chairman Pete Sepulveda, Jr. and BTA President Ms. Britton Mullen released the following joint statement about the planned imposition of 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico by the United States on March 4: "As we have said on multiple occasions, we celebrated the" read more

Andreas Kientzler has signed a purchase agreement to expand stock production into Guatemala. The new facility, Innovaplant de Guatemala S.A., is currently focused on new construction and facility upgrades to ensure that the production standards known by Kientzler are adopted. The pilot production will. read more

Andreas Kientzler has signed a purchase agreement to expand stock production into Guatemala. The new facility, Innovaplant de Guatemala S.A., is currently focused on new construction and facility upgrades to ensure that the production standards established by Kientzler are implemented. The pilot production will... read more

The Mexican berry market is constantly expanding, driven by ongoing growth and diversification efforts aimed at expanding its reach beyond North America. Mexico exports around 500,000 tons of berries annually, with 90% of them going to the United States and Canada, and 5% to Europe. read more

Sektor eksportowy Dominikany doświadczył znaczącego wzrostu, napędzanego strategiami rządowymi i dywersyfikacją swojej podaży. "Dominikana skorzystała z doskonałego połączenia morskiego i lotniczego, aby umocnić się jako centrum logistyczne na Karaibach. read more

The EastFruit team received information from representatives of the Uzbek company “Fruit Voyage” that they have become the first company from Uzbekistan to make a commercial shipment of fresh Uzbek lemons to the Japanese market. The first export batch of Uzbek Meyer lemons was. read more

The US is planning to implement tariffs against Canada and Mexico on Tuesday, March 4th, but the specific rate has not been finalized. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick mentioned on Sunday that the tariffs will proceed as scheduled, with the exact terms contingent on the results of negotiations. read more

Source.ag, a Dutch AI solutions provider for vegetable growers, has announced that Mexican tomato producer Finka has become a customer in order to improve precision and efficiency in the company's operations. read more

The supply of pineapples remains limited, but relief is expected in the near future. "That's what all the multinationals are telling us - the season has started with limited supply," says Anthony Serafino from EXP Group. "We're not exactly sure why." It is not uncommon to experience a tight supply at the beginning of the season. read more

Citrus production in the United States for the 2023-2024 season reached 5.24 million tons, marking a 6 percent increase from the previous season. California contributed 79 percent of the total production, Florida accounted for 17 percent, and Texas and Arizona combined made up the remaining 4 percent. read more

The sale of green asparagus from Campania has started, and the campaign for agretti is in full swing. Strawberry production is going at a high pace, with demand for mandarins at good levels. The new potatoes from Siracusa are on their way. Demand for fennel is still stagnant. read more

4XRobots ogłosiło oficjalne uruchomienie swojego współpracującego robota delta na Indoor Ag-Con 11 i 12 marca, oznaczając swoje debiut na rynku amerykańskim. Odwiedzający stoisko 4XRobots (#1114) będą mieli okazję zobaczyć robota w akcji po raz pierwszy na targach w USA. read more

Taylor Farms, the leading North American producer of ready-to-eat salads, is introducing a new fully automated technology for the production of fresh vegetables for the food service industry. They have developed a robot capable of handling the entire processing process of. read more

"Simultaneously, we have decided to expand the delivery from the cultivation areas in Brazil in order to ensure good seasonal coordination," says Matthijs Vlasblom. This Costa Rica season's range includes not only yellow and Galia melons but also watermelons once again. read more

Fresh Inset has announced the findings of a study carried out at the Universidad Autónoma Chapingoin in Mexico, which demonstrated that Vidre+ extended the shelf-life of green and red peppers. read more

The exporter GL.Sila closed 2024 as a significant year, establishing the company as a leading exporter of premium Dominican avocados to key international markets. Rosanna Nin Cid, founder and CEO of GL.Sila, stated that they are also planning to expand into exporting more exotic fruits. "Our strategic expansion is aimed at diversifying our product range and reaching new markets," said Cid. read more

Members of the GlobalG.A.P. North America team will be present at the International IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Symposium from the 3rd to the 6th of March 2025. Growers can meet with them at the Symposium to learn more about how GlobalG.A.P. integrates integrated pest management into its solutions. read more