To celebrate the International Day of Biodiversity on May 22nd, Chiquita is highlighting the Nogal Reserve, a vibrant 257-acre sanctuary in Costa Rica that demonstrates how agriculture and environmental conservation can work together harmoniously. Situated between the Sucio River and the company's... read more

Mexico is responsible for more than a third of the world's avocado production, making it the leading producer globally. The state of Michoacán in Mexico contributes almost 80% of the country's avocado output, with an annual production exceeding 2 million metric tonnes. The region benefits from volcanic soil and a favorable climate. read more

Producers and companies from Colombia, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Peru, Guatemala, and Panama have joined a new campaign against gender-based violence. The campaign, called "Silence does not protect," is spearheaded by the Latin American and Caribbean Coordinating read more

The Ministry of Agriculture in the Dominican Republic operates Biovega, one of the most advanced laboratories in the country for micropropagation and in vitro seedling production, located in La Vega. In 2024, the facility provided 1,500,125 in vitro plants to support 553 agricultural producers. read more

In the most recent weekly data on banana prices, Colombia recorded an average price of £1.10, which was an increase from the previous week's average of £1.04. This represents a week-on-week increase of £0.06, or a 6% rise. The lower and upper usual price range for Colombian bananas during this period was... read more

Canada is becoming a potential strategic market for diversifying Colombian avocado exports, but it is still relatively unexplored due to logistical, commercial, and reputational challenges. Despite Mexico's dominance with 99% of the supply, Colombia has a real opportunity to increase its presence in Canada. read more

W USA, firma Orchard View Cherries z Oregonu przewiduje "doskonałą jakość" swojej tegorocznej uprawy, która ma wzrosnąć o 30 procent w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem. read more

The President and the CEO of the Dominican Banana Association (Adobanano), Gil Blas Martínez and Martín Peña, stated that deliveries decreased from 323 million US dollars in 2022 to 202 million US dollars last year. read more

Eksport organicznych bananów z Dominikany do Europy spadł o 40 procent w ciągu dwóch lat z powodu zmian klimatycznych oraz wzrostu występowania szkodników i chorób.

Exports of organic bananas from the Dominican Republic to Europe have dropped by 40 per cent in two years due to climate change and a higher incidence of pests and diseases. read more

The strike by banana workers at Chiquita Panama has been deemed illegal by a court in Panama. read more

Shoppers purchasing 7 kg bags of potatoes at over 1,400 Shoprite, Checkers, and Usave supermarket stores can now be part of history: these potatoes are now packaged in pockets that are fully recyclable at existing facilities, representing a significant advancement in waste management. read more

The Almond Board of Australia's March position report offers information on almond shipment volumes and destinations, following a similar approach to the practices of the Almond Board of California. In March, the new crop marketing year began, and Australian sellers shipped around 7.7k metric tonnes. read more

Zambia's agricultural sector has witnessed an innovative development with the Lusaka Avocado Multi-purpose Cooperative Society (LAMCS) supplying its first batch of premium quality avocados to Shoprite Zambia stores. This significant partnership was celebrated at an official launch event held at Shoprite. read more

The Panamanian pitahaya, also known as dragon fruit, is poised to make its way across the Atlantic. Producers of this exotic fruit in Panama are working to enter the European market with a trial shipment from the company Jardines Urbanos, a member of the Panamanian Association of Pitahaya Producers (Approp). read more

The transition of blueberries from South America to Mexico and then to the domestic crop in the U.S. has been smooth. The California blueberry season started about two weeks ago, and volumes are increasing steadily. The California industry is slightly behind the original projections at the moment. read more

The City of Minneapolis has officially started construction on North America's first city-owned biochar facility. The project's goal is to convert 3,000 tons of wood waste per year into 500 tons of biochar while also sequestering an estimated 3,700 tons of carbon dioxide, equivalent to removing nearly read more

Freight forwarders in South Africa are uncertain about the future of direct weekly sailings to the U.S., known as the American Express (Amex) service. This service, a partnership between Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has been running since 2019, providing. read more

In 2024, Guatemala established itself as the world's top melon exporter by volume, surpassing Spain, which had held the top position until 2023. According to a report by Hortoinfo, based on data from the UN Statistics Division COMTRADE using TARIC code 080719 (Fresh melons), Spain still leads in. read more

After the construction of a cutting-edge research center involving universities and research institutions, Kilometro Verde, "the largest vertical farm in Europe" with over 27 thousand square meters of cultivated land, is ready to take further steps with a second facility, following the first one. read more

The president of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, is determined to prevent Chiquita from closing its operations in Bocas del Toro at all costs. The departure of the company would have a significant impact on over 7,300 workers in the banana sector. According to Mulino, "The current situation in Bocas del Toro is more than just a shutdown." read more