Westfalia Fruit has opened its newest fresh distribution and ripening center (FDC) in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This strategic expansion, developed in partnership with Foster USA, strengthens Westfalia Fruit's presence along the Eastern seaboard and improves access to ripe-and-ready fruits. read more

The harvesting and exporting of avocados in Michoacán, Mexico, have resumed this week after being temporarily suspended as a precaution due to disruptions on Sunday in various parts of the state. Industry sources report that operations have been gradually returning to normal since Monday, including... read more

Just like the weather has exhibited some unusual patterns across North America – from severe fog in California to historic snowfalls in Ontario to freezes in Florida – fluctuations are also being observed in the availability of produce. Soufan is frustrated with the volatility in pricing and read more

The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated the Trump administration's utilization of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to levy tariffs, which included specific duties for certain countries and fentanyl-related tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada. In reaction, the White House reinstated tariffs under Section 122. read more

Zapotrzebowanie w USA na zielone winogrona bezpestkowe przewyższa podaż, dlatego importerzy są obecnie bardzo aktywni, a zapasy są niewielkie. Kategoria zielonych winogron radzi sobie tak dobrze, że popyt przewyższa nawet najlepsze czerwone winogrona bezpestkowe w stosunku blisko 3:1. W obrębie kategorii zielonych winogron... read more

Ostatni wzrost przemocy w różnych regionach Meksyku wywołał obawy społeczne i ekonomiczne. Ostatnio liczne doniesienia medialne podkreśliły incydenty takie jak blokady dróg, ataki na przedsiębiorstwa i operacje bezpieczeństwa w stanach o znaczącym sektorze rolniczym, w tym...

The recent surge in violence across various regions of Mexico has raised social and economic concerns. Recently, multiple media reports have highlighted incidents such as road blockades, attacks on businesses, and security operations in states with prominent agricultural sectors, including... read more

Mangoes and some avocados have resumed shipping after a temporary halt in Mexico on Saturday. This interruption was caused by the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, by the Mexican army on Sunday. This event led to unrest in Jalisco and other Mexican states. read more

BioWorks, a North American company specializing in biological solutions for horticulture, announced the appointment of Chris Rose as Interim General Manager, marking the beginning of a new phase focused on acceleration, disciplined execution, and sales expansion. Founded in 1993, BioWorks has read more

Indian fresh produce exporter Anusaya Fresh has announced a new strategic expansion into commercial asparagus cultivation and export development in South India. The company's CEO, Dinesh Shinde, mentioned that they are witnessing promising initial crop cycles. Anusaya Fresh is currently collaborating with 75 progressive growers in this new venture. read more

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Starting this month, all ornamental plants from Beekenkamp Plants will be produced in the sustainable, reusable BKX-tray. This represents a significant advancement towards enhanced sustainability and efficiency in the team's production processes. In 2019, Beekenkamp Plants introduced the BKX-tray, an environmentally friendly initiative. read more

Fuel rationing in Cuba is impacting the distribution of produce in Havana, leading to limited transport options, decreased delivery quantities, and price fluctuations connected to the unofficial U.S. dollar exchange market. In Playa, Norbys walks approximately forty-five minutes to the agricultural market where he is employed, as public transport availability has been reduced. read more

Pineapple imports are "going his way", according to Mario de Goede of Dutoit Europe. "It is a very different situation from last year. What we have seen recently is that trade tariffs have put pressure on Costa Rica's exports to the United States, redirecting more volume to Europe and making it." read more

To ma piękny żółty kwiat, smak mieści się gdzieś między karczochem a ziemniakiem, dziesiątki nazw w różnych krajach i niezwykłą historię. read more

HLB Specialties is informing customers about potential transportation delays caused by ongoing unrest in the country. Multiple road blockages are currently disrupting the movement of shipments in Mexico following the killing of a prominent cartel leader on Sunday. The blockages include routes that are not directly... read more

Panama has revoked port concessions held by Panama Port Company, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, and transferred temporary operations of the Balboa and Cristobal terminals to APM Terminals, a part of A.P. Moller-Maersk, and Terminal Investment, the port operating arm of the Mediterranean. read more

In supply chain sustainability, investment horizons are often measured in half-decades. For example, solar panels may take seven years to pay back, while a new distribution center may require four. When it comes to packaging, the transition from single-use cardboard and wood to pooled Reusable Plastic Crates is also a key consideration. read more

The supply of sugar snap peas from Guatemala has started to decrease. According to Dan Wahl, president and CEO of Growers Are Us, the volumes coming out of Guatemala have been very low for the last five weeks, even though this is supposed to be the Guatemalan season. read more

The Dominican Republic closed 2025 with a record export figure of over 15.9 billion dollars, which is 14% higher than in 2024. Segismundo Morey emphasized the resilience of its productive sector and the ability of companies to adapt post-pandemic. "This achievement took place in a favorable macroeconomic environment, with..." read more

The Moldova Fruct Association estimates that the stock of marketable apples in storage for February is 100 thousand tons, which is a decrease from the 120 thousand tons earlier this year, as reported by Logos Press. In January, Moldova exported nearly 11 thousand tons of apples. Despite the winter holidays and technical issues, the exports continued. read more