A taste laboratory dedicated to the Ispica New Carrot PGI.
2025-05-15 00:00
On Tuesday, the second of four seminars organized by the Consortium of the Novella Carrot of Ispica IGP took place at the "Galileo Ferraris" Higher Education Institute in Ragusa. The aim of these seminars is to better reach sector operators through more technical and dedicated sessions.
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"Today, we could sell our table oranges at any price!"
2025-05-15 00:00
Jest bardzo klarowny rynek dla hiszpańskich pomarańczy stołowych w miarę zbliżania się końca sezonu. "Koncentrujemy się na naszym letnim gatunku Summer Navel Extra Sweet LLUSAR, który został uznany za Smak Roku, ze względu na jego wyjątkową jakość smaku nawet pod koniec sezonu, z charakterystycznym aromatem i słodyczą."
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According to its own statements, the company has invested nearly 30 million US dollars since 2022 in establishing a global network of quality control laboratories for vegetable seed in the USA and India, underscoring Syngenta's commitment to providing farmers with the highest quality seeds.
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Equilibria promotes Latin American produce.
2025-05-14 10:00
The Colombian lime exporter Equilibria has been chosen to represent Latin America at SelectUSA, one of the most significant investment fairs in the US.
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Peru concludes Mango season 2024/25 with a growth of 267 percent.
2025-05-14 09:00
When it comes to markets, Europe has solidified its position as the main market for this Peruvian fruit with 139,910 tons (48% market share) and a growth of 197%, as reported by agraria.pe. Following Europe is North America with 130,879 tons (46% market share) and a growth of 383%, and then Latin America with...
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Philippines: From flower seller to premier farm destination
2025-05-14 00:00
Starting as a humble flower vendor in Dangwa, Dimasalang, Manila, Lany Ganayan and her family had no idea that Northern Blossom would become a popular flower farm destination over the last twenty-five years. Since early 2018, it has drawn thousands of visitors from both foreign and domestic locations.
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Exports of pistachios from the United States increased in March, but were down by 41% compared to the same time last year.
2025-05-14 00:00
On May 6, the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service released the March 2025 trade figures, showing that domestic pistachio exports reached 20.8 thousand metric tons (mt). This reflects a 9.8% increase from February 2025, but a 41% decrease compared to March 2024, and it is 14% below the five-year average (2019/20-2023/24).
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Dayka & Hackett (D&H) has announced a partnership with UVEX, a table grape grower and exporter based in Mexico. This collaboration will greatly boost D&H's supply of table grapes in the upcoming years, adding more high-quality, premium grapes to their offerings. The partnership will specifically concentrate on the development of 500+ vines.
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Strike forces Chiquita Panama to suspend production on some farms.
2025-05-14 00:00
Chiquita Panama, a subsidiary of Chiquita Brands International, has halted production at several banana farms due to a strike that began three weeks ago and has resulted in approximately $10 million in losses for the company, according to a statement by the company. The workers initiated the strike after Panama's congress approved a...
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Recent price data indicates a significant increase in the prices of bananas from Colombia and Panama. In Colombia, the average price of bananas has risen from £1.04 per kilogram in the previous week to £1.10 in the current week, representing a £0.06 increase, which is roughly a 6% rise. This upward trend has been observed.
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The demand for domestic pears appears to have decreased slightly, which could help prolong the availability of the short 2024 Pacific Northwest crop. "The late-season sales are currently slow, likely due to the influx of South American imports into the United States, Mexico, and Canada."
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With the U.S. planning to implement a tariff on imported Mexican tomatoes starting in mid-July, Mexican growers are ramping up their efforts to oppose the measure, highlighting the potential negative impact on both countries. This action has brought together Mexican producers, U.S. partners, and President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration.
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Boxing clever: the art of vertical farming enters a cubist phase
2025-05-13 18:00
Ask an AI chatbot to describe a farm of the future, and it will probably come up with something like this: In a windowless building on the edge of town, thousands of vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, and berries are grown in self-contained units that transport themselves around a precision-controlled environment.
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Thanks to solar energy, the greenhouses in Southern Europe ensure efficient and environmentally friendly production. This system allows for high-quality cultivation with low CO₂ emissions and efficient water usage in the spring. Additionally, it guarantees production.
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KRONEN and Urschel announce collaboration.
2025-05-13 11:00
The two companies and brands will remain completely independent, with KRONEN's production sites in Kehl and Achern in Germany, as well as Urschel's in Chesterton, USA, continuing to operate as usual.
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Chiquita announced on Monday that it has suspended a portion of its banana production in a northwestern province of Panama as a nationwide strike by workers against a pension reform enters its third week.
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"Dzięki naszemu programowi winogron w Jalisco, moje życie zostanie przedłużone o sześć do siedmiu lat."
2025-05-13 00:00
South America is currently exporting table grapes to the United States. Meanwhile, the state of Jalisco in Mexico is fully operational, and both Sonora and the Coachella Valley in California are also ramping up production. "With supply coming from various regions, there is no shortage of grapes."
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Kronen, niemiecki producent specjalizujący się w technologii przetwarzania żywności dla owoców, warzyw i sałatek, ogłosił strategiczne partnerstwo z firmą Urschel Laboratories Inc., z siedzibą w USA, specjalizującą się w sprzęcie do przemysłowego krojenia i mielenia dla branży spożywczej. Ta współpraca ma na celu
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Rovero Systems is expanding to the GCC Region by opening a new office in the United Arab Emirates.
2025-05-13 00:00
Rovero Systems has been experiencing consistent growth over the past few years, achieving significant progress in the United States of America. They have recently announced the opening of a new regional office in the United Arab Emirates, with the goal of better serving the GCC countries. To lead this exciting new venture...
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Boosting pruning efficiency in tree nurseries.
2025-05-13 00:00
Labor efficiency, quality, and ease of use— that's what Dutch Tree Machinery (DTM) represents. Based in Best, DTM creates innovative solutions tailored to the daily requirements of tree nurseries. The outcome? Intelligent machines that enhance pruning speed, reduce weight, and improve usability.
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