From Central America to Southeast Asia, plantains and bananas are some of the most popular fruits in the world. Both belong to the Musaceae family, which includes bananas, and like all crops, they are vulnerable to diseases. One of the biggest disease threats for these two crops is black leaf streak. read more

The papaya supply is currently facing challenges within the industry. "We are experiencing quality issues due to weather conditions in Mexico, which is leading to market fluctuations," says Anthony Serafino from Exp Group, LLC, highlighting that the majority of the fruit in the market is affected. read more

The import of asparagus from Peru through South Florida ports of entry is expected to decrease slightly this week. Trading for large asparagus is active, while for others it is moderate. The supplies of large asparagus are fairly low, resulting in higher prices for small ones and slightly higher prices for jumbo and extra-large sizes. Standard-sized asparagus prices are also slightly higher. read more

With President-elect Donald Trump's economic strategy of imposing heavy tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, Arizona is preparing for possible changes in the market dynamics of various goods, including automotive components and agricultural produce. Arizona, which has a strong trading relationship with its neighboring countries, is closely monitoring the situation. read more

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has commissioned a study on water pricing with the goal of achieving a 20% reduction in water usage. Pricing is viewed as one of three policy tools, along with influencing behavior through communication, mandates, and regulations. The research is being conducted by Witteveen+Bos. read more

W Dominikanie rząd kieruje zasoby na rozwój produkcji truskawek, skupiając się na obszarach takich jak Jarabacoa, Constanza, Ocoa, Hondo Valle i Azua. Jarabacoa wyłoniła się jako wiodące miejsce uprawy ze względu na swój klimat. Specjalny Fundusz na read more

Albert Heijn, ALDI, Carrefour, Colruyt, Delhaize, and Lidl have joined forces under the Reusable Packaging Coalition, a collaborative effort to explore opportunities for packaging reuse. Their first pilot project will transition to reusable packaging for mushrooms in the Mechelen region. read more

The leader of one of the top berry breeding companies in North America warns that imposing tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada could result in additional price hikes for consumers, retailers, or importers purchasing fresh produce. read more

Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 25 percent tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, reportedly to address illegal immigration and drug trafficking, is causing significant worry for the fruit and vegetable industry in North America, as stated by a prominent figure in the trade. read more

Republika Dominikańska is becoming an increasingly important logistical hub for tropical fruit production destined for Europe. In the last few days, a delegation from the organisers of the Macfrut exhibition (Rimini, 6-8 May 2025) visited the country to meet with fruit and vegetable operators. read more

Aldi has donated thousands of Christmas lunches to those in low-income areas across the UK. read more

Leading figures in the fresh produce industry in North America have informed Fruitnet that Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada could result in a significant decrease in demand for fruits and vegetables, as well as significant disruptions to supply chains. read more

Mission in Dominican Republic for Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair scheduled to take place at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday, May 6 to Thursday, May 8, 2025. Taking part in the mission will be a delegation led by Macfrut President Renzo Piraccini and including Lina Valeza. read more

Selecta One has announced the release of its 2025 Poinsettias catalog, a 50-page resource that highlights a diverse selection, high quality, and reliable availability of Poinsettias. The catalog for this year includes insights from Selecta One's technical experts Gary Vollmer, Lauren Blume, and James Doukas. read more

Flowers Canada Growers announced that the Pyriofenone 300SC Fungicide (pyriofenone) is now registered for suppressing and controlling powdery mildew on greenhouse ornamentals, greenhouse pepper, greenhouse eggplant, greenhouse cucumber, and greenhouse tomato. "Having a new pathology tool available to" read more

MelaPiù®, the flatland apple (Fuji and Gala) guaranteed by the Consortium of Ferrara (500 hectares cultivated for a production of about 18 thousand tons), which in this 2024 celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Consortium's foundation, has launched a series of promotional initiatives specifically dedicated to... read more

From November 19th to 22nd, the Plant Empowerment team organized a three-day course in British Columbia, Canada, bringing together the horticulture industry. The event was attended by over 90 growers and horticulture professionals from Canada and North America. Participants had the opportunity to deepen their understanding of. read more

Stany Zjednoczone w dużej mierze polegają na importowaniu świeżych produktów rolnych, pozyskując około 60% świeżych owoców i 40% świeżych warzyw spoza granic. Meksyk jest głównym dostawcą w tym sektorze, znacząco przyczyniając się do rynku USA. Ostatnie dyskusje dotyczące... read more

Rural Development (SCARDD) program, aims to help farmers in Ontario and Canada cultivate innovative and resilient types of apples, tender fruits, and table grapes. The initiative has the support of both the Ontario and Canadian governments and is assisting 128 producers in the province. read more

These countries are not doing enough to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking. An appropriate decree is set to be signed on the day of his inauguration on January 20, Trump announced via the short message service Truth Social. read more