The online registration for the 2026 Canadian Produce Marketing Association's Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2026) is now open. The event will take place from April 28-30 in Toronto, Ontario. The CPMA Annual Trade Show is Canada's biggest event focused on the fresh fruits and vegetable industry. read more

Spanish authorities confiscated over two tons of cocaine hidden in a shipment of pineapples arriving from Costa Rica at the Port of Algeciras in December. The seizure occurred on December 11 during an inspection by the Servicio de Vigilancia Aduanera, a division of Spain's Tax Agency. read more

With post-holiday business resuming this week, Texas growers continue to look for one thing from their southern neighbors: water. This comes after a mid-December announcement from the U.S. government of a new understanding for the delivery of a portion of the overdue water, and a path forward. read more

In a new episode of the "visa crisis" between Morocco and the European Union, reminiscent of 2023 when carriers complained of high refusal rates and lengthy processes, Moroccan driver representatives took to Moroccan media Hespress to voice their concerns about the resurgence of this issue. read more

Maersk has appointed Ditlev Blicher as Regional President for North America, effective January 1, 2026. He succeeds Charles van der Steene, who has held the role since January 2024. Blicher most recently served as Maersk's Regional President for Asia Pacific, a position he has held since 2023. read more

The Taiwan Banana Research Institute has developed a new banana cultivar, Tai-Chiao No. 9 (TC9), with resistance to Panama disease. The variety is intended for future deployment beyond Taiwan, pending completion of plant breeders' rights in overseas markets. Bananas are an economically important crop. read more

Badania przeprowadzone w południowym Wietnamie wykazały, że miejscowe grzyby i aktynobakterie charakteryzują się aktywnością przeciwko więdnięciu Fusarium, chorobie, która dotyka produkcję bananów na całym świecie. Badanie zostało przeprowadzone przez zespół badawczy, w skład którego wchodzili Tran V.T., Dinh T.Q., i Le D.D., i skupiało się na Fusarium oxysporum f. read more

Agrocalidad has declared a six-month phytosanitary emergency after confirming the presence of a fungus on a farm in the El Oro province. read more

Avocado imports in the United States remained high during week 50, with approximately 1,434 shipments entering the country, as reported by Avobook in its week 51 update. The majority of supplies came from Mexico, contributing to 96 percent of the total volume, according to FreshFruitPortal. read more

"Abe Wiebe, co-founder and Director of Greenhouse Sales at Universal Fabricating, stated, "This year was an exceptional one for our team and our customers." The North American manufacturer and integrator of commercial greenhouse solutions today announced the successful completion of a record year." read more

The IQF fruit market continues to show resilience, driven by limited supply and ongoing demand across various categories. Berries, especially strawberries, are the main factor contributing to the current market strength. Strawberry volumes differ by origin, with Mexico facing supply shortages, Peru advancing as usual, and... read more

Colombia is globally recognized as one of the world's leading exporters of fresh-cut flowers. Every day, millions of stems travel from Colombian fields to markets across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, adding beauty to celebrations and everyday moments. However, behind each bouquet lies a story of hard work, dedication, and passion. read more

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Approximately 20,000 farmers from 25 European countries gathered in front of the European Commission and Parliament in Brussels on Thursday. Organized by Copa-Cogeca, the protest demanded an independent budget for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and fair competition for European producers. read more

Orbia Netafim has appointed Melissa Lilze as Senior Vice President, North America, effective January 1, 2026. As part of her new role, Lilze will also join Netafim's Executive Leadership Team. Lilze succeeds Mike Hemman, who has served as SVP North America. Lilze has been with Orbia Netafim. read more

Przemysł bananowy w skali globalnej od dawna jest zagrożony przez zgorzel Fusarium. Tradycyjne hodowle są trudne, ponieważ większość odmian bananów to trójnajduchowe osobniki. Tajwański Instytut Badań nad Bananami (TBRI) skutecznie opracował wiele odmian odpornych na zgorzel Fusarium za pomocą mutacji. read more

The hotel, restaurant, and catering industry in Guatemala is experiencing significant growth, fueled by rising tourism and an expanding dining-out culture. This growth creates a promising opportunity to enhance the commercialization of processed vegetables, including frozen, canned, and. read more

In Ecuador, an alert has been issued for Fusarium R4T, one of the main threats to banana cultivation worldwide, in the absence of effective chemical controls and resistant commercial varieties. The pathogen was identified after the completion of laboratory analyses. read more

Fusarium continues to be a major challenge in gerbera cultivation. It is present in almost all growing environments and cannot be completely eradicated, no matter what substrate is used. Growers therefore concentrate on controlling conditions that can inhibit its growth and minimize its impact. read more

The combined potato production for the United States and Canada in 2025 is estimated at 538 million hundredweight (cwt), which is a 2 percent decrease from the 2024 estimate. In the United States, potato production is estimated at 412 million cwt, also down 2 percent from the previous year. Canadian potato growers harvested 126 million cwt, down from the previous year. read more

The German market undoubtedly offers opportunities for Abate Fetel pears, but Dutch people also like them, according to Mark van den Oever from Abate NL. "There is also strong interest from Italy and Canada. Even before the first trees were planted, contacts were established with Italian traders and the Dutch." read more