Corbana, the National Banana Corporation of Costa Rica, has sought to reassure the country's producers that exports will not be substantially impacted by Trump's new tariff, as reported last week by researchers from the National University (Una). read more

This was the clear message from a recent meeting of the National Avocado Cluster, where the government, producers, and academic institutions were called upon to develop a national plan to promote the sustainable growth of the industry. read more

The Dominican Republic is experiencing a decline in its participation in the international avocado market and will continue to lose market share unless drastic action is taken. This was the blunt message from a recent meeting of the National Avocado Cluster, which urged the government and producers. read more

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has adopted a new era of sustainable, fresh nutrition at its Colorado Springs training center through a partnership with Babylon Micro-Farms. What started as one installation has now grown to three units, highlighting the increasing demand. read more

Turkey, the world's leading apricot producer, is experiencing a shift in its market dynamics following severe frosts in April 2025, as reported by EastFruit. This climatic event is expected to impact apricot pricing across the EU, USA, Middle East, and Central Asia, with countries like Ukraine,... read more

Fresh Del Monte, already a protagonist at Milan Design Week, participated in Tuttofood 2025 bringing its usual "burst of innovation" to the world of fruits and vegetables. read more

The lime supply has almost doubled since Cinco de Mayo, especially from Veracruz, Mexico. However, the increase in volume is mainly in small sizes - 230s, 250s, and even 275s in some cases - because of a prolonged period of little rainfall. This weather pattern has hindered the fruit from growing larger. read more

Bayview Flowers, a third-generation family business based in Jordan Station (ON), has grown to become one of the largest growers and distributors of ornamental flowers and potted plants in North America, servicing many major wholesale and retail businesses. Serving as both producers and brokers, read more

The risk to human health from pesticide residues remains low, in line with previous years' data, the EFSA stated in its new annual report. The EFSA analyzed thousands of samples from common consumer products collected in 2023. read more

This morning, the Shareholders' Assembly of Cesena Fiera approved the financial statements for the year 2024. The results show a production value of 9.6 million euros, representing a 3% growth compared to 2023, and a gross profit of 700 thousand euros, a 53% increase. read more

In North America, the citrus season in California is coming to an end with high demand for Navel and Valencia oranges. The arrival of South African Navels guarantees a steady supply. In Brazil, the 2025/26 orange harvest in the São Paulo citrus belt is projected to reach 314.60 million boxes, fueled by... read more

The strike in the banana sector in Panama has caused a complete breakdown in operations in the main production areas. Road blockades are preventing access to farms, the transportation of goods, and the export of products to international markets. "The entire banana sector in the country is shut down. We are unable to access the." read more

HB RTS, a company that offers reusable transportation products, has replaced its current debt facilities with a new financing package worth EUR 145 million. This refinancing was conducted in collaboration with AustralianSuper and Rabobank, resulting from a market process that led to securing favorable terms. read more

The horticulture department in Andhra Pradesh is planning to increase mango exports to regions such as the UK, Australia, the Middle East, and the USA, as reported by the Times of India. The department's goal is to train farmers in three state regions to produce a minimum of 200,000 tons of mangoes. read more

W tym sezonie zanotowano znaczący spadek podaży ananasów z Kostaryki, co już zaczyna podnosić międzynarodowe ceny. Według Luisa Quesady Quirósa, menedżera sprzedaży Ambrosia Fresh, grupy eksportowej składającej się z małych rolników, spadek podaży nie dotyczy wyłącznie jednego obszaru. read more

The North American company Village Farms International has agreed to sell a majority stake in its greenhouse fresh produce division, Village Farms Fresh. The company is shifting its focus to its rapidly growing and highly profitable international cannabis business. read more

Logistics insight specialist Coldcha has announced that it is expanding its platform with a new paper-based NFC temperature label. This label makes temperature registration during transport "simpler, more sustainable, and more affordable." read more

The Colombian lime exporter Equilibria has been chosen as the top global agtech startup at the prestigious US investment fair SelectUSA. It was one of eight companies worldwide in the agtech category selected to participate in the fair, and the only company from Latin America. read more

The UK has joined California and Mexico as one of three strategic sites operated by Driscoll’s worldwide for cutting-edge research and development in berries. read more

In a significant development for India's fresh produce industry, Mr. Dinesh Shinde, CEO and founder of Anusaya Fresh India Pvt. Ltd., and Mr. Bilal Issa, Trade Director of SanLucar, a globally renowned brand in fruits and vegetables, have announced a strategic partnership between Anusaya Fresh and SanLucar. read more