Peru is investing in raspberry and cherry crops.
2025-05-13 00:00
Peruvian producers are interested in cultivating raspberries and cherries, as these fruits have potential in international markets, following the example of major exporters like Chile and Mexico. Building on the success of blueberries, Peru aims to strengthen its position as a fruit supplier.
read more
Mexico and Peru were the top avocado exporters in 2024.
2025-05-13 00:00
In 2024, Mexico and Peru were the leading exporters of avocados, with their sales increasing by 20% and 29% respectively. Mexico achieved sales of $3.78 billion, while Peru reached $1.24 billion. Mexico, being the world's largest producer, harvested 2.67 million tons of avocados in 2024. Avocado exports have solidified Mexico's position as a major player in the global avocado market.
read more
A new project has been launched to provide automated, early insights to improve control in Kenyan rose production.
2025-05-13 00:00
The false codling moth (FCM) is causing significant problems for rose growers in Kenya. This small pest poses a threat to a $300 million industry and thousands of jobs. In order to stay ahead, growers require improved methods for early detection of issues and prompt action. This is why PATS has partnered with 10 rose farms across the country.
read more
SFI scheme has been reopened to thousands of farmers.
2025-05-12 15:00
NFU has announced a major victory in its campaign to overturn Defra's decision to exclude new entrants from the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme.
read more
Costa Rica is considering the cost of potential tariffs imposed by the United States.
2025-05-12 11:00
Analitycy twierdzą, że ananasy i banany należą do produktów z Kostaryki, które najbardziej ucierpią na skutek nowego reżimu celnego wprowadzonego przez Trumpa.
read more
Del Monte is planning to take legal action against the illegal production of pink pineapple.
2025-05-12 10:00
Fresh Del Monte plans to pursue legal action against the unauthorized production of its exclusive pink pineapple in Nicaragua.
read more
Kampania eksportu awokado z Maroka zakończyła się pod koniec kwietnia, nieco później niż zwykle. Abdellah El Yamlahi, prezydent Marokańskiego Stowarzyszenia Awokado (MAVA), informuje o udanej kampanii, z nowymi rekordowymi produkcjami i wolumenami eksportu, pomimo niższych cen niż w poprzednim sezonie.
read more
US (MO): Bloomin' Peony farm tour scheduled for May 17th and 18th
2025-05-12 00:00
The Maryville Rotarians are excited to once again organize an exclusive tour of one of the largest peony farms in North America, located in the heart of Nodaway County. Partnering with Hollingsworth Peonies, a globally recognized peony hybridizer and grower, the Maryville Rotary Club will sponsor the farm tour.
read more
Mexico's avocado exports are expected to reach $4 billion this year.
2025-05-12 00:00
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects that Mexican avocado exports will reach $4 billion in 2025. In 2024, exports reached a record $3.78 billion, marking a 20.1% increase over 2023. The USDA estimates that Mexico will export 1.34 million metric tons of avocados in 2025, reflecting a 5% year-on-year growth.
read more
Lidl plans to open eighty stores in Belgium by 2038.
2025-05-12 00:00
Snappy Shopper has launched a free grocery delivery service for young Scots in partnership with Young Scot. This service offers free delivery on grocery orders to thousands of young people across Scotland who are over 18 and hold the Young Scot national entitlement card.
read more
Canada's cold chain network supports global food logistics.
2025-05-09 00:00
Kanada odgrywa istotną rolę w globalnej logistyce żywności, zapewniając niezbędne wsparcie dla przemieszczania się białka, owoców morza, produktów mlecznych i innych podstawowych produktów za granicami. Ten rozległy system opiera się na dobrze skomunikowanej infrastrukturze, z zimowymi magazynami i centrami dystrybucji zapewniającymi.
read more
Macfrut, Carrot Day shines a spotlight on a key crop for the fruit and vegetable sector.
2025-05-09 00:00
Present all year on the shelves with 100% Italian product, carrots represent a certainty for the fruit and vegetable department. However, they do not always receive the attention they deserve from sector operators, despite the clear numbers: 11 thousand hectares cultivated throughout the Peninsula and...
read more
The pineapple sector in Costa Rica, which cultivates pineapples on nearly 50,000 hectares, along with the United Pineapple Growers Chamber (representing almost 35% of exports), is currently facing a situation of low supply due to extreme weather events. This scarcity has led to a significant rise in prices.
read more
Avianca Cargo has successfully completed its Mother's Day 2025 season with a historic achievement, transporting over 20,100 tons of fresh flowers—a 15% increase compared to the previous year. The shipments originated from Colombia and Ecuador, reaching various destinations across North America and Europe.
read more
Prospiant has appointed a new General Manager for Canada.
2025-05-08 00:00
Prospiant dalej poszerza swoją kadrę kierowniczą, mianując Dave'a Taylora na stanowisko Dyrektora Generalnego: CEA (Kanada). Jest on bezpośrednio podległy Prezesowi Prospiant, Burkowi Metzgerowi. Jako Dyrektor Generalny: CEA, będzie odpowiedzialny za rozwijanie zdolności operacyjnych i wsparcia klienta w Prospiant.
read more
MDARD pomaga utrzymać kwitnący czas tulipanów.
2025-05-08 00:00
Inspectors at the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and their partners at the City of Holland have been working tirelessly to ensure a pleasant and pest-free Tulip Time. Each spring, hundreds of thousands of visitors descend on Holland to admire stunning floral displays.
read more
Protests lead to Panama losing 450,000 boxes of bananas.
2025-05-08 00:00
The banana sector in Panama has lost 450,000 boxes of bananas in the past week due to the protests in the country, which prevented exports. Chiquita Panama, the company in charge of exporting the product, has stated that the plantations were affected by the suspension of agricultural operations.
read more
Tosca wins the EcoVadis Gold Medal for the second consecutive year.
2025-05-08 00:00
Tosca, a global leader in 100% reusable and recyclable plastic packaging solutions and pooling services, has once again been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal, placing it among the top 5% of organizations with the highest ratings in the last 12 months.
read more
Chiquita Panama has reported that it lost 450,000 boxes of bananas intended for export this week as a result of a week-long strike by farm workers that has halted its operations in Bocas del Toro. The company has also cautioned that the continuing strike is leading to the deterioration of its plantations.
read more
Z okazji zbliżającego się Dnia Matki, który odbędzie się w ten weekend, specjaliści ds. rolnictwa Służby Celnej i Ochrony Granic USA pracujący na przejściach granicznych w El Paso przygotowują się do sprawdzenia, czy import kwiatów zarówno do użytku osobistego, jak i komercyjnego, jest wolny od insektów, szkodników i chorób. CBP stwierdziło, że jest to niezbędne, abyækład zabezpieczyć nasz kraj przed wprowadzeniem niebezpiecznych organizmów.
read more