The citrus industry, the most important sector for the export of fresh produce to the USA, stated that it is seeking clarity on what the customs duty would mean for the industry. South Africa exports approximately 100,000 tons of citrus fruits to the USA annually, and recently, read more

Italy’s fresh produce exporters and machinery suppliers may suffer a substantial decline in export earnings due to a newly imposed 20 percent tariff on sales to the US. read more

Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), stated regarding President Donald Trump's tariff announcement on April 2nd: "Fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers are among the most traded goods in North America and beyond. The reduction of trade barriers ... read more

During the Perishable Logistics Africa 2025 conference in Nairobi, Kakuzi PLC's Managing Director, Chris Flowers, emphasized the importance of Kenya's avocado sector diversifying its exports beyond Europe and targeting North America. Flowers highlighted the need for both public and private stakeholders to explore this opportunity. read more

Il Visone Transforms Grape Storage and Sustainability with Tosca's Reusable Crate Solutions

Il Visone, a major company in the Agricoper Italian group specializing in growing and supplying fresh grapes, has teamed up with Tosca to tackle their operational challenges and ensure the sustainability of their grape storage. read more

Late April is the month when the grape supply transitions to North America. "Chilean imports will be available through most of April and into May," says Keith Wilson, owner of King Fresh Produce LLC. In addition, the Jalisco district of Mexico has begun its grape production this month. read more

Morocco's banana import volume reached over 36,000 tons by the end of 2024, marking a 28.8% increase from the previous year and doubling the 2022 figures, as reported by EastFruit. This sets a new record for the period, with import costs surpassing $18 million. Historically, Ecuador and Costa Rica have been the main suppliers of bananas to Morocco. read more

Sakata Seed America ogłosiła wprowadzenie nowej marki konsumenckiej Bimi®, będącej małą brokułową, dostępną teraz w USA i Kanadzie. Już uznawana na rynkach globalnych, Bimi oferuje wyjątkowy smak, teksturę i wartości odżywcze, których dzisiejsi konsumenci szukają. Wprowadzenie marki Bimi oznacza. read more

Bananas. Berries. Tomatoes. What do these three produce items have in common? Paul Rice knows. As the founder of Fair Trade USA and author of the new book, Every Purchase Matters, available starting April 8, he knows that in produce, these three are the top Fair Trade produce items. "Fair Trade." read more

Eksport owoców i warzyw z RPA ma potencjał wzrostu na kluczowych rynkach globalnych, zwłaszcza w UE i Chinach, pomimo wyzwań związanych z zmiennością klimatu i zmieniającą się dynamiką handlową. Według Allianz Trade, RPA mogłaby wykorzystać zakłócenia związane z taryfami USA i swoją strategiczną read more

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has announced that its surveillance efforts for Panama disease tropical race 4 (TR4) will resume on April 7, 2025, under the newly named ABGC Grower Support (Biosecurity) program. read more

Five talents and an apple with an extraordinary taste are ready to tell consumers "Yes You Kanzi®!". Throughout the month of March, the collaboration between Kanzi® and Buddyfit, the first application that makes physical and mental well-being accessible to everyone, has provided tens of thousands of. read more

Since 2019, Hishtil has been producing grafted grapevine liners using the Green Grafting method for wine and table grape vineyards across Israel. "Following three years of commercial harvests from these plantings and the establishment of thousands more vineyard acres in all major growing areas." read more

"Guatemala is a country blessed with fertile soils, favorable climates, and a strategic location, making it an ideal hub for the production and export of flowers, foliage, and ornamental plants," says Brigitte Obrock of AgExport, the Guatemalan Exporters Association. Throughout the year, they have... read more

Podczas Narodowej Wystawy Rolniczej 2025 roku, Minister Rolnictwa Republiki Dominikany, Limber Cruz, powiedział, że ​​kraj rozpocznie eksport winogron do Stanów Zjednoczonych począwszy od tego tygodnia.

During the National Agricultural Fair 2025, the Minister of Agriculture of the Dominican Republic, Limber Cruz, announced that the country will start exporting table grapes to the United States beginning this week. read more

On Sunday, March 30, Union Square was flooded with color as Tulip Day NYC 2025 brought together thousands of New Yorkers to celebrate the arrival of spring. The iconic park in Manhattan was transformed into a breathtaking garden with as many as 170,000 tulips. Visitors were able to create their own bouquets and enjoy the vibrant display of flowers. read more

Laurent Saint-Martin, the French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, recently met with Mexico's Minister of Agriculture, Julio A. Berdegué, to discuss potential trade and investment opportunities in the agricultural sector between the two countries. read more

A pro-Beijing newspaper in Hong Kong has increased its criticism of CK Hutchison's decision to sell its Panama ports to a consortium led by BlackRock. Sources indicate that the deal, originally set to be completed by April 2, has been delayed. This situation has put the Hong Kong-based... read more

In 2024, flower bulbs were cultivated over an area of arable land of more than 27 thousand hectares. That was 16 percent more than in 2014. More tulips were grown, in particular, as well as lilies and other bulbs and tubers. In 2024, the area used to cultivate flower bulbs decreased slightly. read more

Natural Delights® is proud to celebrate 100 years of CPMA by showcasing its expanding organic product line and highlighting the increasing demand for organic Medjool dates in Canada. For the last several years, the company has focused on expanding global distribution to meet the rising demand. read more