Lytone USA has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted full registration for its AnsiP-Sticker F under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) sticker formulation is designed to extend the freshness and shelf life of fruits and vegetables. read more

Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison has warned Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk of possible legal action regarding the management of two ports in Panama. This comes after Panama authorities decided to cancel CK Hutchison's contract for the Balboa and Cristobal ports. read more

Are leafy greens becoming the new gold in the North American Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) market? Considering the buzz surrounding them at Indoor Ag-Con, the answer is a resounding yes. However, the entire CEA industry is also grappling with the repercussions of past mistakes, particularly in this crop, and new developments are emerging. read more

The Vittoria countryside, in the province of Ragusa, last Thursday, February 5th, hosted a strategic Open Day for the tomato sector. At the center of the event, organized by BASF | Nunhems and Euroagri, the cherry tomato Daivion F1 was showcased. The variety is presented as a response. read more

Longan, lychee, and rambutan are all members of the soapberry family, tropical fruits that have a similar, translucent, grape-like flesh. "For many years, we've been offering lychee from Mexico and rambutan from Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras," says Jose Roggiero with Freshway Produce. read more

Are leafy greens becoming the new valuable commodity in the North American Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) market? Judging by the significant amount of discussion surrounding them at Indoor Ag-Con, the answer is a resounding yes. Nevertheless, the CEA industry is also grappling with the repercussions of past errors, particularly in relation to this type of crop, while simultaneously.... read more

From October 6th to 8th, Fruit Attraction will once again transform Madrid into the main global meeting point for the fruit and vegetable sector. Organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, the fair is preparing its 18th edition and the application period for participation is now open to all. read more

W grudniu 2025 roku Ekwador potwierdził obecność Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 w prowincji El Oro, niedaleko południowej granicy z Peru, po potwierdzeniu laboratoryjnym przez Agrocalidad. Wybuch został zidentyfikowany na komercyjnej bananowej plantacji w kantonie Santa Rosa. Rząd. read more

Flower Circus presented its second Magical Flower Show of 2026 on February 6th, featuring Romanian floral artist and World Cup Top 10 competitor Claudia Tararache. The live-streamed event attracted florists and flower enthusiasts from over 15 countries, including Singapore, Canada, South Africa. read more

The multinational fruit company Chiquita has resumed operations at the Port of Moín in Costa Rica, as it restarts banana export shipments from Bocas del Toro in Panama to the south. read more

Proven Winners® and Pure Line Seeds have entered into an agreement to offer an exclusive collection of high-performing vegetable plants under the Proven Harvest by Proven Winners brand. As the sole licensee for the Proven Harvest by Proven Winners brand in North America, Pure Line... read more

On the verge of the Royal Gala, Packham and Forelle harvests in the Langkloof, a hailstorm accompanied by what has been described as a tornado, ripped through the eastern part of the valley late Thursday afternoon. The Granor Passi juice factory opened over the weekend to process the thousands of fruits. read more

Roberto Linares, the Minister of Agricultural Development, visited APSECU para el Mundo S.A. in El Corozo and Agro Export Pacific S.A. in Potuga, Herrera, on February 6, at the start of the 2025-2026 melon and watermelon export season, to promote increased national production and strengthen. read more

Yelloway B.V., a joint venture between Chiquita and KeyGene, has successfully finalized a banana pan-genome project aimed at facilitating the development of disease-resistant and climate-adapted banana varieties. The pan-genome encompasses the genetic diversity found within Musa acuminata, the species that serves as the basis for commercial banana cultivars. read more

The international banana industry will come together to discuss the main production, phytosanitary, and commercial challenges facing the sector at the XXV Acorbat International Meeting and the X International Banana Congress, scheduled from April 20 to 23 at the Yucatan International Congress. read more

Lytone USA has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted full registration for its AnsiP-Sticker F under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) sticker formulation is designed to extend the freshness and shelf life. read more

Blue Maldiva, a jumbo blueberry variety developed by Planasa, is being cultivated in various regions with different agronomic conditions. Growers in Mexico and China are sharing their experiences regarding productivity, fruit size, and crop management performance in their specific environments. In Ahualulco, Mexico, read more

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Według Renato Alves, dyrektora handlowego Coana, który ma silną obecność na rynkach międzynarodowych, sezon eksportu winogron z Brazylii w 2025 roku został ukształtowany przez wiele czynników, co sprawiło, że był to jeden z najbardziej skomplikowanych w ostatnich latach. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, był to trudny sezon dla Brazylii oraz innych. read more

"Każda pora roku ma swoje własne wyzwania," zauważa Jacques Jordaan, menedżer Stowarzyszenia Producentów Owoców Konserwowych i Suszonych Drzew Owocowych, "i tam, gdzie obecnie się znajdujemy, z pewnością jest to efekt uboczny suchych i gorących warunków, taryf USA i geopolitycznej nieprzewidywalności, rynków." read more