Panama's Minister of Commerce, Julio Moltó, has informed reporters that he will be holding a meeting with the owner and senior executives of Chiquita as part of the country's efforts to bring back the multinational company's banana production to the province of Bocas del Toro. read more

Biobest has recently enhanced its Side Effects app, a robust decision-support tool created to assist users in making informed decisions about pesticide usage, while safeguarding beneficial organisms crucial to IPM programs. The updated app provides more data points, additional user languages, and streamlines the process. read more

"On the steep terraces of the Amalfi Coast, centuries-old agricultural communities have created a unique landscape, made up of lemon groves, olive groves, and vineyards overlooking the sea. It is here that the Sfusato Amalfitano is cultivated, the symbol of our heroic agriculture." read more

Milk prices are expected to rise from $7 to $14, strawberries are becoming a more premium product, and there is a trend towards processed food, according to economists studying labor and agriculture. They believe that labor shortages and tariffs are the main factors driving these projections. read more

Południowa Afryka oficjalnie zatwierdziła dostęp do rynku świeżych borówek ze wszystkich stanów USA. "Po latach zatrzymanego postępu, dziękujemy administracji Trumpa za priorytetowe traktowanie tego wniosku i wreszcie otwarcie rynku południowoafrykańskiego dla świeżych borówek z USA" - powiedział Północnoamerykański promotor. read more

Mexico's changing position in the global agricultural technology sector and sustainable food production will be highlighted at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, scheduled to take place in Mexico City on October 28 and 29, 2025. With climate fluctuations, water scarcity, and trade reliance causing uncertainty in the Americas, the event will address these challenges. read more

The Region continues to invest in high-quality fruit growing, allocating nearly 730 thousand euros to support the promotion and valorization of one of its most famous and appreciated excellences: the PDO Emilia-Romagna pear. The funds will be granted through the new call for proposals. read more

Rząd w Panamie rzekomo dał Ministrowi Handlu Julio Moltó zielone światło do podpisania umów z Chiquita Panama i ponownego aktywowania działalności bananowej w Bocas del Toro.

The government in Panama has reportedly given Minister of Commerce Julio Moltó the green light to sign agreements with Chiquita Panama and reactivate its banana activity in Bocas del Toro. read more

In Lower Saxony's areas, the apple berry, originating from North America, grows very well, as reported by the Landvolk Pressedienst. "This year, we are four weeks ahead of schedule compared to usual, so the harvest is nearly completed," says Lars Grossmann, managing director of Heide-Aronia. read more

The Mexican avocado industry is committing to a legally binding conservation agreement with the federal government of Mexico that aims to ensure that all avocado exports are deforestation-free by 2030. As the first to join this deforestation-free agreement, the Mexican avocado industry is setting a precedent. read more

Organto Foods Inc., based in Toronto and Breda, Canada, has released its financial results for the three and six-month periods ending on June 30, 2025. All figures are in Canadian dollars. In the second quarter, sales reached US$12.6 million (C$17.2 million), representing a 291% increase. read more

At 7:00 this morning, the doors opened to the Plantarium|Groen-Direkt trade show in the Netherlands. The fair hosts 230 stands, thousands of directly available sample lots, and shines a spotlight on new product introductions to kick off the autumn season. read more

North Macedonia currently has a large supply of pineapples imported from Costa Rica, which is over 10,500 km away. Retail prices range from 80 to 160 MKD per piece (€1.30–€2.60), making them up to seven times cheaper than domestic fruits. One pineapple costs less than a kilogram of peaches. read more

With the transition from winter to spring, the end of imported lemon shipments from the southern hemisphere to the U.S. is approaching. Despite this, North American markets are still receiving some shipments from Chile and a smaller volume from South Africa. "This has been a particularly challenging season." read more

As the first industry to sign this agreement for the complete avoidance of deforestation, the Mexican avocado industry aims to set a national example and advance its path towards sustainability. read more

"Every time we set up a farm, a fair number of staff at the site appear somewhat skeptical initially," says Tyler Blair, CEO and Co-Founder of Bit-Farms in Michigan, USA. "But three weeks later, they're thanking us for our work. I'm not exactly sure what changes during that time, but they ..." read more

Research is ongoing to investigate the impact of diet on sleep quality, with findings suggesting that both the quality of food and the timing of meals are significant factors. Studies suggest that consuming heavy meals in the evening may disturb sleep, and avoiding caffeine before bedtime can also have a positive effect. read more

Dümmen Orange has recently completed a hectic yet fruitful summer trial season in North America. The selected Dümmen Orange 2025 spotlight varieties showcase excellence in terms of color, growth habit, and overall performance in the garden. These annuals and perennials have excelled in various regions. read more

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Mimo nałożenia ceł przez Stany Zjednoczone, eksport owoców z Brazylii kontynuował się głównie bez zakłóceń. Według Brazylijskiego Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów Owoców (Abrafrutas), rynek USA wchłonął 14% wolumenu eksportu mango z Brazylii w 2024 roku, co stanowiło 13% całkowitej sprzedaży mango. read more