The introduction of a Brazilian green dwarf coconut strain to Trinidad and Tobago is made possible through a collaboration involving the European Union, International Trade Centre, Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Caribbean Forum of ACP States (Cariforum), and Alliances. read more

Francisco Smith is being charged with crimes against public safety, damaging transportation infrastructure, and disturbing public order for organizing the roadblocks that resulted in more than $75 million in losses for the multinational company. read more

Panamanian authorities have arrested the leader of Sitraibana, one of the banana workers' unions responsible for a six-week strike that disrupted Chiquita's operations in Changuinola, leading to the layoff of 6,500 workers. read more

The Costa Rican banana association Corbana has announced that it will make its Banaclima platform available to the sector to support technical decision-making and address the climate challenges affecting banana production. read more

Despite maintaining a leading position in supplying organic products to the European market, organic banana exports from the Dominican Republic to the European Union have decreased by 16.9% in the last three years. This drop in production has been attributed to pests and adverse weather conditions. read more

The short-term supply of papaya from Brazil will be low until August. "This is largely due to the typical winter weather conditions in Brazil which naturally limit fruit production and availability," says Fred Tavares with UGBP USA/Crown Global. That low supply in the first half of the year has led to higher prices for consumers. read more

W 1996 roku Departament Handlu i meksykańscy plantatorzy pomidorów zgodzili się na wprowadzenie Porozumienia Suspendującego Pomidory (TSA). Porozumienie zapewnia, że meksykańskie pomidory są sprzedawane w USA po cenie referencyjnej określonej w TSA. Ten żywy dokument jest przedłużany co pięć lat i... read more

In a market for apples that is becoming increasingly crowded with new varieties vying for shelf space through innovation and marketing, there is one protagonist that has been holding its ground for over two centuries. It is the Renetta del Canada by Melinda, an apple that, despite its long history, continues to read more

While South African fresh produce exporters are still anxiously awaiting trade tariffs in the USA, the two countries have reached a crucial agreement - regarding the import of US chickens into South Africa. read more

The US Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins, has announced enhanced access to Thailand for citrus and apples as part of the government's initiatives to remove non-tariff barriers and protect existing market access. read more

The US Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins, has announced enhanced access to Thailand for citrus and apples as a part of the government's initiatives to dismantle non-tariff barriers and uphold existing market access. read more

Podczas gdy sezon mango w Meksyku osiąga szczytowe poziomy, dostawy będą kontynuowane przez jeszcze kilka miesięcy. "Obecnie przechodzimy do Los Mochis w północnym Sinaloa i będziemy mieć dostawy z tej regionu od końca czerwca do początku października" - mówi Cindy Schwing z firmy Splendid by Porvenir. read more

In the USA, the Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) teamed up with Weis Markets in March and April to introduce the Heart of Colombia Avocado Display Contest. read more

Price pressure, high logistical costs, and competition from countries with more favorable conditions, such as Mexico and China, compel Peruvian exporters to work more efficiently and flexibly, and to seek strategic niches to retain their market share in the United States, Europe, and Central America. read more

En la costa norte de Perú, especialmente en el Valle de Chira (región de Piura), la producción de plátanos orgánicos se ha convertido en una de las actividades más representativas de la agricultura familiar. Más de 9,000 pequeños agricultores, la mayoría manejando parcelas de menos de una hectárea, han sostenido una cadena de valor que ha. read more

The reason for the work stoppage was concerns about the proposed social security reforms, especially Law 45, which regulates pension benefits for rural workers. The strike has already cost Chiquita an estimated $75 million and has had a negative impact on banana production. read more

The Panamanian banana workers unions Sitraibana and Sitrapbi have committed to removing the roadblocks in the province of Bocas del Toro, bringing an end to a month-long strike that has severely impacted operations at Chiquita Panama, the country's largest banana exporter. read more

The Sonora table grape season in Mexico began later than originally anticipated, and just a few weeks into the harvest, it was significantly disrupted by adverse weather conditions. An early tropical depression formed in the south and brought heavy rainfall to the Sonora region. read more

The last garlic season in Chile, which typically runs from the end of October to mid-February, concluded with positive outcomes. The 2024-2025 season surpassed expectations in terms of both yield and prices. "Production and prices were favorable, seeing a 20% increase compared to the previous season. The weather played a crucial role. We read more

In the initial phase of colony development, queen bumblebees shoulder the entire workload. They search for food, incubate their developing brood by heating them with their wings, care for the nest, and lay eggs. It is a balancing act with much at stake: Without read more