The customer is always right, as retailers have long opined, albeit with a hint of cynicism attached to that dubious statement. In reality, however, the customer can only be consistently right if they have access to all the relevant data available and have not been influenced by misleading information. read more

Tunisia is one of the world's leading sources of prickly pears, second only to Mexico. The country accounts for a third of the world's prickly pear production and is the world's leading producer of organic prickly pears despite facing tough competition. read more

In the USA, there are often discussions about the nutritional value of potatoes, especially when comparing sweet potatoes and white potatoes. Potatoes USA addresses these misconceptions by emphasizing that both types offer similar nutritional benefits. Despite the media narratives, both types of potatoes are nutritious. read more

North American citrus fruits are currently in peak season, particularly from states like California, Florida, and Texas. According to Alejandro Moralejo, CEO of Salix Fruits, "Domestic citrus products are leading the market due to favorable weather conditions and promising projections for both quantity and quality." This year, there is a strong supply of domestic fruits. read more

Spending on perennial plants is expected to be strong in 2025, with color and quality being the top considerations, as per a recent survey conducted by Proven Winners. The 2025 Perennial Survey collected feedback from over 14,000 gardeners in the United States and Canada. read more

The introduction of tariffs on fresh products imported from Canada and Mexico could have a significant impact on fruit and vegetable consumption in the United States, as reported by thepacker.com. In addition to making these products less accessible to American citizens, the measure could complicate... read more

Specklinia digitale is an epiphytic orchid native to Mexico. Due to habitat destruction, it is now considered an endangered species, and as far as we know, no efforts have been made to establish ex situ conservation programs. In this study, we present an in situ assessment of its flowers. read more

The Almond Board of Australia (ABA) released its January position report on March 11, 2025, which outlined the volumes and destinations of almond shipments, similar to the reports released by the Almond Board of California. Australian exporters sent out almost 5.3 thousand metric tonnes (mt) in January 2025, indicating a read more

"Istnieje większy optymizm wokół importowanych melonów z Gwatemali." - mówi Tom Ferguson, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w Classic Fruit Company. "Jesteśmy teraz w sezonie wiosennym i wszystko, co teraz spływa, zostało wyhodowane w doskonałych warunkach." "Pierwsze trzy miesiące naszego sezonu były" read more

CMR Group has recently introduced the Banarica brand for its bananas, which are imported from Guatemala. The company aims to increase its volume of sales in the coming years by targeting both supermarkets and wholesale markets. "We have been selling these Guatemalan bananas since January of this year, read more

Peru has positioned itself as the world's second-largest exporter of avocados, behind only Mexico. At the beginning of the 2024 season, Peru saw a 79.2% increase in export volume compared to the previous year. This growth is due to increased demand from major importing countries, including... read more

The Guardia di Finanza of Ragusa has uncovered a case of improper collection of European funds intended for the agricultural sector, as reported by lasicilia.it. An entrepreneur from Modica has been reported for illegally obtaining over 270,000 euros in contributions from the European Agricultural Fund. read more

Naturipe Farms has announced that this year's avocado season is expected to be one of the best yet, thanks to a strong supply driven by the maturing avocado trees in Colombia. With Mexico providing avocados year-round and Colombia complementing the seasonal transitions, there is a steady availability of Hass avocados. read more

The United States dominates 66 percent of Taiwan's tree nut market, with imports in 2024 increasing by 19 percent to almost 13,000 metric tons, valued at USD 76 million. Lower crop costs in 2023 resulted in increased stockpiling, attracting new importers who expanded product variety and offered premium options. read more

The volume of exotic fruit imports to the Krasnodar region, Russia reached 36.7 thousand tons in 2024, marking an almost 6% increase compared to 2023, according to the Rosselkhoznadzor press service. Since the beginning of 2025, the region has already received 247 tons of exotic fruits, including… read more

The banana producers' and exporters' associations of Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru, and the Dominican Republic issued a statement on Monday rejecting the actions of German retailer Kaufland, which has resumed offering a kilo of bananas of Latin American origin at 0.88 euros. read more

To był nietypowy sezon dla zielonego szparaga z głównego regionu uprawy szparagów w Meksyku, czyli z Caborcy. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, sezon trwa od końca stycznia do połowy kwietnia i przynosi duże ilości szparagów. "W tym sezonie mamy do czynienia z niższymi poziomami produkcji niż oczekiwano i nietypową pogodą... read more

Pierwsza dostawa bananów Banarica, uprawianych w Gwatemali, dotarła do obiektów Grupy CMR. Te banany są uprawiane w regionie Pacyfiku, który charakteryzuje się ciepłym i wilgotnym klimatem tropikalnym, sprzyjającym warunkom do wzrostu. Banany Banarica są znane z...

The first shipment of Banarica bananas, grown in Guatemala, has arrived at the facilities of CMR Group. These bananas are cultivated in the Pacific region, an area characterized by a warm and humid tropical climate that supports favorable growing conditions. Banarica bananas are known for their... read more

The recent data indicates slight fluctuations in banana prices from major exporting countries compared to the previous week. There are variations in average prices for imports from Colombia and Costa Rica. Specifically, there has been a significant increase in the average price of bananas from Colombia. read more

The production of ornamental plants in Mexico is a job-generating activity that has been growing in recent years. However, it is negatively affected by phytosanitary issues, particularly those caused by Phytophthora. Studies on Phytophthora in ornamental nurseries are scarce in Mexico. The objective is to read more