The Harvard Business School has published one of its renowned case studies on Equifruit, a pioneering importer and marketer of Fairtrade bananas in the North American market. Co-owners Jennie Coleman (President) and Kim Chackal (VP, Sales & Marketing) were present at Dartmouth College. read more

The demand for implementing sustainable techniques in greenhouse flower cultivation is increasing due to growing environmental consciousness and the rising market interest in eco-friendly products. Conventional flower cultivation usually involves significant water usage. read more

Tosca, a global leader in plastic packaging and 100% reusable and recyclable pooling solutions, will participate in Fruit Logistica 2025, the leading trade fair for the fresh produce industry (Berlin, 5-7 February). Visit us at Hall 27, booth C31. read more

A recall has been issued for the D. Effe T. brand Lemon Delight and Tartlet with Forest Fruits in Canada due to potential Salmonella contamination, impacting products distributed in Ontario. The recall covers all best-before dates up to and including December 11, 2025. The affected Lemon Delight... read more

According to EastFruit, Morocco has been consistently increasing its imports of shelled almonds from the USA. In the first 11 months of 2024, the country imported over 35,000 tons of almonds, with a total value of $174.5 million. This marks an 18% increase compared to 2023 and sets a new record. read more

The Trump administration is once again threatening to block imports from Third Countries. After what happened a few weeks ago with Spanish peppers (click here for more information), the newly elected President has now threatened new tariffs on Mexico and Canada. read more

Tosca, a provider of 100% reusable and recyclable plastic packaging and pooling solutions, will participate in Fruit Logistica 2025. Tosca will showcase its comprehensive range of solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of the produce sector. Experts from all regions will be on hand to. read more

The agricultural sector continues to be one of the primary sources of exports for Costa Rica, representing 18% of total international shipments in 2024; a 7% increase from 2023. However, global market dynamics present challenges in terms of logistics, costs, regulations, and consumption for Costa Rican agricultural products. read more

Brazil's banana export volume reached 49 thousand tons in 2024, marking a 13% decrease from the previous year, as reported by Comex Stat. Contributors from Hortifrúti/Cepea attribute this reduction to a controlled national supply of dwarf bananas and competition from Bolivia and Paraguay. read more

The Open Day organized by Cora Seedspresso was held on Thursday, January 23rd at the Demonstration Center in Acate, in the province of Ragusa. The event represented an important opportunity to showcase the company's tomato varieties to over 400 visitors, including agricultural companies. read more

Badanie prowadzone przez naukowców w Hiszpanii ma na celu poprawę metody wykrywania ludzkiego norowirusa i wirusa zapalenia wątroby typu A na liściach sałaty i owocach jagodowych. Pod kierownictwem doktor Susany Guix z Uniwersytetu w Barcelonie, badanie ma na celu udoskonalenie procesów ekstrakcji, koncentracji i wykrywania wirusów, aby pokonać. read more

In a comprehensive study of the genetic material of P. infestans and other representatives of the Phytophthora species, researchers from NC State University have provided further evidence that P. infestans spread from South America to North America before arriving in the 1840s. read more

Prins Greenhouses has recently completed a Young Plant greenhouse for their long-standing customer, Quik's Farm. The new dedicated facility at Quik's Farm is designed to optimize both mother plant production and young plant propagation, which are crucial for the farm's continued success. read more

W niedzielę, podczas krytycznego okresu wysyłki z okazji Walentynek, prezydent Trump ogłosił proponowany cło w wysokości 25% na import z Kolumbii, głównego dostawcy kwiatów do Stanów Zjednoczonych. Wiadomość wywołała powszechne obawy, gdy importerzy gorączkowo starali się ocenić sytuację i zaplanować kolejne kroki. read more

The global agricultural sector is under increasing pressure to balance productivity with sustainability. A collaboration between Spanish fruit exporter El Ciruelo and packaging company Plasgad offers a practical example of how thoughtful solutions can address these challenges. El Ciruelo, known read more

W dniu 15 stycznia amerykańska Służba Inspekcji Zdrowia Zwierząt i Roślin (APHIS) Departamentu Rolnictwa USA poinformowała, że aktualizuje wymagania importowe dotyczące świeżych papryk (Capsicum annuum) z Hiszpanii, wstrzymując wysyłki w sezonie, który już się rozpoczął. "W rzeczywistości szacujemy, że read more

Współpraca pomiędzy BC Hydro i Windset Farms umożliwiła lokalnemu producentowi warzyw rozbudowę zakładu w Delta, co sprawiło, że stał się on największym na Zachodnim Wybrzeżu Ameryki Północnej szklarnią oświetlaną diodami LED zasilaną energią odnawialną od BC Hydro. „Nasza czysta, dostępna ekonomicznie energia elektryczna to ogromna zaleta dla” read more

Durian distributor Kaki Kaki will be launching a new vending machine at Tampines MRT station on January 20, following the installation of machines at three apartment buildings last year. The vending machine will sell 400-gram boxes of Musang King durian for SGD38 (US$28), with a half-price discount available until mid-February. read more

Traditionally, retailers have focused on the holidays for most of their annual sweet potato sales. "However, sweet potatoes have the potential for so much more across the entire calendar," says Susan Noritake, VP of Sales and Marketing at Bako Sweet. The company challenges consumers to "Sweeten" read more

StePacPPC's advanced modified atmosphere/modified humidity (MA/MH) packaging solutions are revolutionizing the US food service industry by effectively reducing waste and enhancing operational efficiency. The food packaging developer, in collaboration with its partner Windham Packaging Ltd. Inc., USA, has demonstrated successful results. read more