India: Workshop to educate flower growers on fertilizer usage
2026-04-23 00:00
A workshop on Soil Health Management and Balanced Fertilizer Use was organized on 21.04.2026 for the project staff of All India Coordinated Research Project on Floriculture (AICRP on Floriculture). The event was attended by 30 scientists from across the country. The initiative aims to promote.
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"By being present in the market, we are able to gain a better understanding of our customers and provide efficient logistics solutions."
2026-04-23 00:00
Any discussion about the global pineapple trade typically focuses on Costa Rica. Despite producing only about 10% of the world's pineapples, Costa Rica is the top-ranked country in terms of global pineapple trade, handling approximately 49% of all international pineapple transactions, as indicated by Faostat data.
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Manuel Valdes Lara is an agronomist and owner-partner at Bresca Hortalizas. With 17 years of experience in the greenhouse industry, he supports growers across Mexico and beyond. In this interview, he explains why irrigation has become a high-pressure daily challenge, and why autonomous climate...
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Meksyk jest największym producentem awokado na świecie, z szacowaną produkcją wynoszącą 2,8 miliona ton. Niemal połowa produkcji awokado w Meksyku jest eksportowana do krajów na całym świecie. "Zgodnie z branżą, jesteśmy firmą silnie nastawioną na eksport" - mówi Mariana Palma, Starszy专kiegością卡。
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"Kiedyś kosztowały taniej ananasy z Kostaryki, ale teraz jesteśmy na tym samym poziomie"
2026-04-22 00:00
"A major shift in the industry is the diminishing influence of multinational corporations and the rise of local exporters. In Panama, we previously depended heavily on multinational companies, but participating in international trade fairs has enabled us to connect with customers directly," said Isaías Zarzavilla, CEO of Isalbert Fruits S.A.
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Mario Otsuka, CEO of Gold Fruit, stated, "We handle mangoes year-round, from January through December, exporting to Europe, the Middle East, Hong Kong, and Canada." He also emphasized the significance of their diversified production approach, which includes varieties such as Palmer, Keitt, and.
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Zmiany w logistyce w USA w związku ze spadkiem zdolności przewozowych frachtu lotniczego
2026-04-22 00:00
Z wysokimi cenami paliwa lotniczego i zatłoczeniem na szlakach wodnych na Bliskim Wschodzie, przewoźnicy poszukują alternatywnych tras. Niedawne zawieszenie broni między Iranem a Stanami Zjednoczonymi nie spodziewa się rozwiązania obecnych warunków w krótkim okresie. Amerykański spedytor zgłosił, że niektórzy klienci...
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Chiquita is facing allegations of labor exploitation at its banana farms in Guatemala.
2026-04-21 12:00
The Swiss group Public Eye has revealed evidence of labor exploitation, rights violations, and poor working conditions at Rainforest Alliance-certified banana plantations in Guatemala operated by multinational Chiquita and other companies on its behalf.
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Precise production and export figures for chayote from different origins are difficult to obtain, as there is no specific HS or SITC code for this vegetable, which is native to Central America. However, it is undisputed that Costa Rica has emerged as one of the world's top chayote producers.
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The demand for Costa Rican pineapples is increasing.
2026-04-21 00:00
Chociaż dostępność ananasów z Kostaryki zaczyna wzrastać, to dostawy w rozmiarach 6 i 7 są ograniczone. „Między styczniem a marcem wolumen był około ośmiu procent poniżej ubiegłorocznego. Oczekujemy, że począwszy od tego miesiąca, dane będą podobne do 2025 roku” - mówi Adriana Garcia z firmy Chestnut.
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Costa Rica, the world's leading exporter of pineapples, is currently in a critical phase of its production cycle, characterized by a significant and recurring event: natural flowering. "This process has an impact on supply and market prices," said Eric Ramírez, a sales representative for Tropicales del Valle.
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The Mexican avocado industry has formalized an export agreement committing to zero deforestation.
2026-04-20 13:00
The Association of Avocado Producers and Exporting Packers of Mexico (APEAM) has announced the formalization of a Zero Deforestation Agreement with Mexico’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) and the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA).
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The Association of Avocado Producers, Packers, and Exporters of Mexico (APEAM) has formalized a Zero Deforestation Agreement with the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) and the Federal Attorney's Office for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA). This agreement aims to
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Costa Rican pineapple volumes are expected to recover in 2026, with a production gap anticipated in the middle of the year.
2026-04-17 00:00
The 2026 pineapple season in Costa Rica is starting to show signs of recovery after facing initial production limitations. Despite price stability, the season is being impacted by logistical, exchange rate, and climate challenges, as stated by Luis Gustavo Arrieta, the administrator and foreign trade manager.
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According to Kimberly Rudas, representative and owner of Industria 4.0 Panama, the pace of Panamanian pineapple exports has remained stable in 2026. This is despite significant changes in the fruit's commercial destinations, driven by shifts in international demand. The company continues to export between four and
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The Airmix concept is now usable year-round with the introduction of active dehumidification.
2026-04-16 00:00
Ten lat temu firma Van der Ende Group wprowadziła na rynek udany produkt Airmix: inteligentną koncepcję odwilżania i chłodzenia szklarni suchym powietrzem z góry. Jednakże, gdy wilgotność względna była wysoka, a różnica temperatur między wnętrzem a zewnątrzem była minimalna, Airmix...
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"We are intensifying our expansion efforts in Latin America."
2026-04-16 00:00
At a time when farms are becoming increasingly digital, FARMS Digital is continuing its international expansion by targeting one of the world's most strategic production areas: Latin America. By participating in the ACORBAT trade fair in Mexico and the ABANORTE trade fair in Brazil, the company is expanding its presence in the region.
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Mexico has expanded its access to the European Union market as part of an updated trade agreement.
2026-04-16 00:00
The modernization of the EU-Mexico Free Trade Agreement (TLCUEM) aims to increase tariff-free access for the majority of Mexican agricultural and food exports, helping to diversify trade beyond North America. The updated agreement includes modifications in regulatory cooperation, market access, and geographical indications.
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US (CO): Dotację na łagodzenie skutków suszy dostępne, gdy plantatorzy z Grand Valley stają w obliczu niepewności.
2026-04-16 00:00
Agencja Small Business Administration (SBA) w USA oferuje kredyty pomocowe dla małych przedsiębiorstw i organizacji non-profit w Kolorado dotkniętych suszą. Po nietypowo suchej zimie, która pozostawiła niskie pokrycie śnieżne, niewielcy producenci rolni mówią, że stoją w obliczu nieprzewidywalnych warunków.
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The banana is the most loved and consumed fruit by Italians, present on every table: according to a 2025 analysis of grocery store carts, it is purchased by 86% of families, a figure that has no equivalent in the fruit and vegetable department.
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