The storm that hit the Souss-Massa horticultural region in Morocco in late February caused significant damage to crops and infrastructure. Initial estimates suggest that thousands of hectares of greenhouses were destroyed by the strong winds, but the official assessment has not been completed yet. read more

Organic avocados and mangoes from BioSikelia are part of an agricultural model that combines quality, sustainability, and innovation. Grown in Sicily, in the province of Siracusa, according to strict organic standards and with a strong focus on water conservation, these crops represent a read more

The trend of plant-based proteins continues to gain ground in consumption, and OrtoRomi responds with a new proposal in the fresh-cut segment. The Agricultural Cooperative launches Pausa Pro, a line of complete salads with legumes designed to offer convenient yet nutritionally balanced meals. read more

Family Flowers has announced the acquisition of two flower shops — Preston Flowers in Cary, North Carolina and Wild Rose Flowers in Los Lunas, New Mexico — bringing the family-owned collection of brands to over 45 locations in 11 states. "Preston Flowers and Wild Rose Flowers are perfect additions." read more

"Costa Rica currently produces and exports about 1.2 million boxes of bananas per year, from approximately 40,200 hectares concentrated mainly in the Atlantic region of Limón," says Marcial Chaverri, CEO of Corbana, the organization representing Costa Rican banana producers and exporters. read more

Meksyk spodziewa się największego zbioru awokado od ostatnich pięciu lat. "Duży rozmiar tegorocznej uprawy jest wynikiem kilku czynników, przy czym korzystny klimat odgrywa kluczową rolę" - mówi Pedro Somarriba, prezes Avoworks - producenta, pakowacza, importer i dystrybutora awokado z Meksyku. read more

Rynki walutowe wykazywały ograniczoną zmienność, gdy traderzy monitorowali status zawieszenia broni między USA a Iranem po jego ogłoszeniu na początku tygodnia. Dolar amerykański osłabił się początkowo, zanotowawszy największy tygodniowy spadek od rozpoczęcia konfliktu pod koniec lutego. Sytuacja read more

Po udanym pierwszym projekcie ten klient z USA ponownie wybrał partnerów Onion Tech Alliance - Eqraft, Modesta i Symach - aby opracować nową instalację w stanie Waszyngton. Zakład jest w pełni zautomatyzowany, obejmujący wszystkie etapy od czyszczenia i sortowania po logistykę wewnętrzną, przechowywanie, pakowanie i... read more

"Brazilian fruit is exported to Europe when Europe is not producing or cannot produce certain species due to technical and climatic constraints," stated Jorge de Sousa, project manager at Abrafrutas. He emphasized that while this trading pattern is not new, it is intensifying. "This benefits both… read more

The University of New Hampshire has obtained almost $2 million in federal funding to renovate and improve the Macfarlane Research Greenhouses and establish a new Center for Excellence in Education and Discovery for Plant Science (CEED Plant Science). This funding was led by federal authorities. read more

Mimo że jest stosunkowo niewielkim krajem produkującym mango w porównaniu z niektórymi innymi krajami Ameryki Łacińskiej, Gwatemala jest największym eksporterem w Ameryce Środkowej, na którą przypada Nikaragua oraz Kostaryka. W tym roku planuje się wysłanie z kraju 3,9 miliona skrzyń z głównym rynkiem docelowym w Stanach Zjednoczonych. read more

Trade measures, geopolitical developments, and increasing diesel costs are impacting the pricing of fresh produce in the U.S. market. Roma tomatoes are specifically being highlighted as facing pressure within the supply chain, with retail prices averaging around $2.75 per pound nationally and approximately $2.49 per pound. read more

According to a formal notice from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda), India is now permitted to export fresh mangoes, pomegranates (including arils), oranges, and garlic to Canada. read more

India can now export fresh mangoes, pomegranate fruits and arils, oranges, and garlic to Canada, according to a formal notice from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda). read more

Brazil is working to increase its presence in the global avocado market due to growing demand and limited supply, which is currently dominated by a small number of exporting countries. Mexico and Peru together make up about 60 percent of global avocado exports, while Israel, Spain, and Kenya each represent just over 4 percent. read more

The Colombian Tahiti lime market is currently experiencing higher prices, primarily because of reduced global supply and decreased production in key producing countries like Mexico. This has enabled Colombia to take advantage of commercial opportunities in strategic markets such as the United States. read more

North America heavily depends on Costa Rica for its supply of pineapples, with the Central American country holding a market share of around 85 percent in Canada and 90 percent in the United States. Consumers prefer the consistency, taste, flavor, and appearance of Costa Rican pineapples, and all sales channels show loyalty to them. read more

Chile and Peru are quickly finishing their shipments of table grapes, paving the way for the next regions to start shipping grapes: Mexico, from the Hermosillo region, followed by the U.S. which will begin its season in Coachella, California. "The Chilean industry is experiencing a decrease in overall volume primarily." read more

The Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of North America held a forum this Tuesday at the Taipei International Convention Center on a new framework for Taiwan-U.S. economic and trade agreements. U.S.-based orchid business operator Chien Wei-chih said she believes moving production closer to markets. read more

Global oil prices have decreased, and stock markets have gone up following the agreement between the United States and Iran on a conditional two-week ceasefire, tied to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude oil fell by approximately 13% to US$94.80 per barrel, while US-traded oil decreased by over 15% to read more