Twenty-two years ago, two friends went backpacking through Guatemala. While there, despite having no experience in the fruit and vegetable sector, they conceived the idea of establishing a more equitable and sustainable food system. They pursued this entrepreneurial vision and embarked on a project that led them to connect with. read more

A "pause." That's what Mexico's president Andrés Manuel López Obrador declared this week in relations with both the U.S. Embassy and the Canadian Embassy. This decision comes after criticism from the embassies of both North American countries regarding a proposed judicial overhaul. read more

Coles has introduced compostable fresh produce bags to promote sustainability and reduce plastic usage in Western Australia. The supermarket chain has replaced single-use plastic bags for fresh produce with compostable alternatives in all stores across the region. This initiative aligns with the upcoming plastic ban in the state, which is set to take effect on 1st. read more

The Panama Canal has announced the introduction of the Long Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) methodology, scheduled to begin on October 1, 2024. This methodology will apply to all market segments except for LNG and LPG. These segments will adhere to the schedule provided in Advisory to Shipping No. read more

Eurogroep CEO Jan Bakker says, "Our expansion in capabilities requires us to expand both our services and the markets we address. Our customers have come to count on us for innovation and we will meet their needs and provide the same exceptional value to a new group of clients and partners." read more

Professionals from the floral industry recently met in Miami for the 139th Annual SAF Convention. One of the main attractions of the convention was the Outstanding Varieties Competition, where experienced judges evaluated thousands of flowers. Rio Roses presented several new varieties of garden roses this year and their. read more

Reusable packaging specialist Ifco has released a behind-the-scenes documentary titled "The Cycle of Tomorrow," showcasing how it is contributing to revolutionizing the fresh grocery supply chain for the prominent European retailer Rewe Group. read more

The mango season in Northern Sinaloa, Mexico is slowly ending, marking the beginning of the region's latest variety: Keitt. This variety is cultivated in Los Mochis, in Northern Sinaloa. "Keitts are the last mangos on the trees in Mexico and are known to be bigger in size," says. read more

The Dominica Export Import Agency (DEXIA) has successfully coordinated two shipments of fresh produce to Barbados, marking a step forward in expanding market access for Dominica's farmers. These efforts, in collaboration with Barbadian importers, resulted in the delivery of 2,978 cartons of fresh… read more

The exciting nature of traveling for a professional farmer can be exemplified by the story of Carlo Ficarra, a young fruit and vegetable grower from Santa Croce Camerina in the province of Ragusa, Sicily. Carlo Ficarra shared his experience, stating, "I was born into a family of horticultural producers." read more

"The carrot season has been good so far, without any big surprises," says a representative of the Spanish producer Somos Hijolusa. "We have been affected by some storms in the Seville area and by hail in Albacete, which have caused minor damages, but in general terms, we are highly satisfied." read more

Cut flower breeders and brokers held open houses in California on August 13-16 to showcase new varieties and receive feedback from growers. "The event was primarily attended by West Coast growers, but it is beginning to attract attention from across the USA and Canada. Groups from the read more

Najnowszy przegląd działalności rolniczej Rabobank North America pokazuje, że ceny wywozowe truskawek wynosiły około 10 USD za skrzynkę dla owoców nieorganicznych, spadając o około 40% R/R dla produktów z Kalifornii, do połowy sierpnia. Wysyłki w ciągu ostatnich czterech tygodni wzrosły o 10% R/R. Dostępność truskawek w read more

The supply of mangoes from Mexico is reaching the end of the season. "Southern Sinaloa is almost finished, and we are now in the Los Mochis region, which is producing very large Keitt mangos ranging from size 3s to 6s and 7s. The duration of this season will depend on how long the favorable weather conditions persist," says. read more

Melones del Sol, a family company founded in 1998 in Costa Rica, has established itself as a leader in the export of melons to Europe. Co-founder Marbeth Venegas shared with us in an exclusive interview how they have managed to stay competitive in a market as demanding as Europe's. read more

Grupo Visa from Costa Rica produces and sells fresh pineapples, frozen pineapples, pineapple juice, and dehydrated pineapple. This diversified approach enables them to utilize the fruit to its fullest potential and minimize waste. Max Paniagua, the sales manager at Grupo Visa, emphasized the importance of innovation. read more

IFCO, a company specializing in reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, has released a behind-the-scenes documentary titled "The cycle of tomorrow." It showcases how IFCO is revolutionizing the fresh grocery supply chain for REWE Group, which operates in Europe, with its unique approach. read more

Climate plays a significant role in the banana supply chain, with warmer temperatures and heavy rainfall affecting production volumes, especially in South American growing countries. Ecuador experienced a 1.6% decrease in exports up to July 2024, primarily as a result of climatic factors causing lower yields. In North America, the situation is different. read more

Certifications have become a fundamental requirement for fruit and vegetable exporters who aim to access the international market. Arno van der Maden, founder of the Costa Rican company N&S del Trópico, has been a leading figure in this industry, offering guidance to producers and exporters in Latin America. read more

The Celina QTee® pear, which has been cultivated in Belgium since 2015, was harvested in Canada for the first time this year. This red-blushed variety is a hybrid of a Williams pear and a Broket July. Since its creation, the variety has seen worldwide expansion and is now grown not only in Belgium, but also in other countries. read more