Julian Williamson has been appointed as the new Area Sales Manager for Benary's Southeastern region. Previously, Julian worked as a Grower-Manager for Metrolina Greenhouses, growing annuals, perennials, and vegetables at the plug-and-finish stage. Julian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in. read more

Jamaican commodities such as bananas and plantains may be impacted by the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl as it moves through the Caribbean, potentially affecting supplies for North America. With the Category 5 storm possibly impacting Central America, there is concern about a tightening in the availability of these fruits. read more

This week, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Ladakh Skill Development Mission (LSDM) and the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), Pusa, New Delhi. This marks the start of collaborative efforts focused on mutual benefits in agricultural research and education. read more

Prosper Africa has facilitated a $56 million trade deal through the United States-Africa Trade Desk (USATD) for the import of 700 containers of table grapes from South Africa into the US. The USATD, a partnership between Prosper Africa and Afritex Ventures, is designed to link African... read more

Peru has experienced a significant growth in avocado exports to the U.S., with quantities reaching almost 75,000 metric tons, valued at over $145 million in 2023, according to USDA data. The introduction of Peruvian avocados to the U.S. market in 2006 has resulted in a steady increase in both the volume and value. read more

The commercial campaign for Melone Mantovano Igp is now in full swing: "July and August crucial for the whole season," says the president of the Consortium, Mauro Aguzzi. The surfaces remain stable at 2 thousand hectares. read more

76 companies operating in 37 municipalities in the provinces of Cuneo, Turin, and Alessandria, with 72,000 insects released in just a few hours: these are the numbers of the field release operation of natural enemies of the brown marmorated stink bug carried out recently by Coldiretti Cuneo technicians. read more

ProNatura is introducing its new 'Extrasweet' organic pineapple from Costa Rica. With this product launch, the organic wholesaler aims to attract consumers by providing pineapples of exceptional taste quality from sustainable production. Sébatien Darrort, ProNatura's supply and purchasing director for fruit, stated this as the company's goal. read more

W branżach migdałów i pistacji w USA zaobserwowano różne trendy w wysyłkach w maju. Według raportu rynkowego Blue Diamond Almonds, wysyłki migdałów wyniosły 226,1 miliona funtów w maju, co stanowi wzrost o 16 procent w porównaniu z rokiem poprzednim i jest drugim najwyższym. read more

The table grape industry is preparing to shift its operations from Sonora, Mexico to the Central San Joaquin Valley, where many growers will begin harvesting next week. However, there is concern that an upcoming heat wave with extreme temperatures could affect the beginning of the season. "New plantings with light canopy cover are at greater read more

Peru is a crucial provider of organic ginger to the European and North American markets. Despite this, many buyers are unaware of the processes growers must follow to meet organic standards, especially those set by the European market. "We are fully vertically integrated." read more

The Banana Board is advising banana and plantain growers in Jamaica to avoid removing foliage from their crops as a precautionary measure ahead of approaching hurricanes. While this practice is common among farmers, the board is stressing the possible negative effects it could have on the crops. read more

Alfredo Ramirez Bedolla, governor of Michoacán, announced that avocado exports to the United States will be fully reactivated on Wednesday, July 3. During a press conference, Ramirez Bedolla stated that this decision follows the gradual progress agreed upon by the US Embassy in Mexico and the Association of Avocado Producers. read more

"Rynki są dla nas otwarte; jest dobre zapotrzebowanie. Gdybyśmy mieli więcej owoców, moglibyśmy dostarczyć więcej cytrusów do Europy i USA" - mówi Yonatan Meron, menedżer ds. eksportu w izraelskiej spółdzielni rolniczej Granot Fresh, analizując miniony sezon cytrusowy. Ten sezon nie był jednak bez swoich. read more

W Oasis Grower Solutions, we are aware that it is often said that growers should not apply nutrients until seeds have germinated. However, we do not subscribe to that belief. When you look through any of our Product Usage sheets for our engineered foam substrates, you will always find instructions to fertilize consistently. read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są narodowymi średnimi najczęściej stosowanymi cenami bananów na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Aktualne średnie ceny tygodniowe bananów wynosiły... read more

W roku 2023 Gwatemala umocniła swoją pozycję jako główny eksporter melonów do Stanów Zjednoczonych, osiągając rekordową wartość eksportu w wysokości 280 milionów dolarów. To osiągnięcie zwiększyło udział Gwatemali w rynku importu melonów do USA do 54,7%, w porównaniu z 52,8% w poprzednim roku. read more

Brazil currently holds the dominant position in supplying Europe with limes throughout the year. Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras also supply Europe with smaller volumes of limes. Mexico primarily focuses on the North American market, with only small quantities reaching Europe. read more

W naszej branży jest wielu ludzi, którzy czekają na powrót cen do poziomów sprzed Covid. Niestety, jest mało prawdopodobne, że się to stanie, i wydaje się, że obecnie jesteśmy w najlepszym środowisku cenowym po Covid. Jeśli Twoją strategią było czekanie na obniżkę cen przed zaplanowaniem... read more

The apple breeding program at the University of Minnesota has produced its twenty-ninth apple: MN33, labeled as Kudos. This apple, made in the USA, can be considered the "sister" of SweeTango, as it is a cross of two apples already grown in Minnesota. read more