While Chile is still experiencing delays in grape shipments on the East Coast, production has already begun in both Mexico and Coachella, California. Peruvian and Chilean growers have seen high demand throughout 90 percent of their seasons. However, there is an excess of late-season Chilean grapes with mediocre quality at the moment. read more

With a proactive approach to expanding its export horizons, Egypt is gaining market share in the Canadian orange market, at the expense of Spain and Morocco. read more

Ta seria prezentuje średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są krajowymi średnimi najczęściej obowiązującymi cenami bananów na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Obecne średnie ceny tygodniowe bananów wynosiły... read more

Capitán Piña Panama S.A., with the support of ProPanamá, has shipped two containers of MD2 pineapples to Spain and the Netherlands. The company's trial shipment included 3,360 boxes containing approximately 23,500 pineapples. This shipment represents a significant milestone, showcasing Panama's. read more

The proposal to increase the ceiling for 'de minimis' aid from 25,000 to 37,000 euros is one of the proposed modifications to the limited aid regime that a Member State can grant to each agricultural company without prior approval from Brussels. read more

Although the U.S. has a domestic lemon program in California, the country also imports lemons from Argentina at this time of year, and imports from Mexico will soon begin. The program from Argentina began in May and will continue through August. Despite high volumes, the crop quality is poor. read more

The 17th Annual Leamington Greenhouse Competitions took place in Leamington, Ontario on June 7, 2024. This event, held in honor of Essex County being the largest greenhouse industry in North America, offers the local greenhouse community a platform to showcase their best produce. read more

The Provincial Council of Huelva has initiated a two-year, €340,000 project aimed at capturing, incubating, and accelerating innovative ideas for the agricultural and forestry sectors in the region. HuelvaLAB is a digital acceleration and training center that will be located in the Agroexperimental Business. read more

ASAJA, COAG, and Agri-food Cooperatives of Spain have demanded the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food to urgently convene the Drought Table due to the critical situation of thousands of farmers and ranchers in the most affected regions.

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The Cape citrus harvest has been delayed due to the rain this week, but farms are looking forward to resuming next week. The citrus markets, particularly South Africa's traditional markets like Europe, the Middle East, the UK, and for those in the Western and Northern Cape, the USA as well, are in good condition. read more

Representing over a quarter of the world's population and with an estimated $450 billion in spending power, Gen Z (aged 18-28) offers a significant opportunity to cultivate lifelong fans of potatoes. This demographic has the potential to drive sustained growth and increase demand for potatoes. Thankfully, Potatoes USA is well-positioned to capitalize on this opportunity. read more

Washington State, USA, is known for having the highest potato yield per acre globally. More than 300 farmers grow potatoes across an area of over 160,000 acres in the region. The annual harvest in Washington State averages 30 tons per acre, which is double the average yield in the United States. read more

W celu zwiększenia zrównoważoności i efektywności praktyk ogrodniczych, Hort Americas ogłosiło dziś partnerstwo z firmą Meteor Systems w celu dystrybucji ich pływających tratw HDPE w Ameryce Północnej. Według Hort Americas, pływające tratwy HDPE firmy Meteor Systems są łatwe do czyszczenia i... read more

A reduction in tomato crops in the Foggia province, the leading producer area in Italy by hectares (approximately 17 thousand), is expected for 2024. The decrease in cultivated areas is due to the water crisis and the necessity for supply bodies to rationalize resources. There is an anticipated 30% drop. read more

Mexico's tomato production in 2024 is projected to reach 3.30 million metric tons (MMT), a two percent increase from 2023. This growth is fueled by export demand and investments in protected agriculture systems. In 2023, tomato production was estimated at 3.22 MMT, representing an eight percent decrease from the previous year, primarily attributed to water shortages. read more

RZH Canada LTD, one of the dealers of Rijk Zwaan in Canada, is pleased to announce the hiring of Darryl Di Milo as a sales representative for the Leamington and Ontario territory. Darryl has extensive experience in the Leamington and surrounding area, having worked as a grower as well as in sales... read more

Fyffes has announced the appointment of Frank Burkhardt as Chief Commercial Officer to oversee an ambitious growth strategy, which includes the promotion of a new brand proposition, Trudi's. Fyffes exports to more than 500 retailers in 22 countries across Europe and North America. read more

Dian Smith has been appointed as the new General Manager of Ludvig Svensson North America, effective June 3rd. According to the Ludvig Svensson team, Dian is an accomplished, hands-on executive with extensive experience leading businesses of all sizes, from startups to enterprises. read more

The avocado is one of Mexico's main consumption and export products. According to BBVA research, the GDP of avocados from 2018 to 2022 was estimated using a deterministic approximation and official sources. The results align with the growth that the product has experienced. read more

Susan Raikes has been appointed as the Director of Wakehurst, Kew's wild botanic garden in Sussex, and will join in June. She is leaving her position as the Director of Learning at the Science Museum Group, where she has been a member of the Group Executive for the past six years. Before this role, Susan ... read more