The Panamanian banana workers unions Sitraibana and Sitrapbi have committed to removing the roadblocks in the province of Bocas del Toro, bringing an end to a month-long strike that has severely impacted operations at Chiquita Panama, the country's largest banana exporter. read more

The Sonora table grape season in Mexico began later than originally anticipated, and just a few weeks into the harvest, it was significantly disrupted by adverse weather conditions. An early tropical depression formed in the south and brought heavy rainfall to the Sonora region. read more

The last garlic season in Chile, which typically runs from the end of October to mid-February, concluded with positive outcomes. The 2024-2025 season surpassed expectations in terms of both yield and prices. "Production and prices were favorable, seeing a 20% increase compared to the previous season. The weather played a crucial role. We read more

In the initial phase of colony development, queen bumblebees shoulder the entire workload. They search for food, incubate their developing brood by heating them with their wings, care for the nest, and lay eggs. It is a balancing act with much at stake: Without read more

The first group of participants in the Australian-Grown Innovation program 'Incubate' was announced at Hort Connections on June 6th. read more

Na farmie koło Moskwy, indyjscy pracownicy gościnni sadzą ziemniaki i kapusty - wysiłek śledzony z bliska przez rosyjski bank centralny, ponieważ inflacja żywności pozostaje głównym zmartwieniem. Żywność stanowi około 40% koszyka inflacyjnego Rosji, w porównaniu z zaledwie 14% w USA. Rosnące ceny artykułów podstawowych, takich jak... read more

Growers and shippers of cherries from British Columbia are thrilled to announce that they now have a bountiful crop to offer to retailers and consumers across North America and beyond. This is the first full crop the region has seen since 2018, and it is expected to surpass all previous records. "A lot of new acreage." read more

Global avocado demand is projected to continue rising through 2033, opening up more business opportunities in producing countries, according to forecasts from FAO and OECD. Mexico, the world's leading avocado producer and exporter, experienced a 29.7% surge in exports in the first four months of 2025, reaching $1.664 billion. read more

The produce shipper-marketer, Divine Flavor, along with its principal grower and Mexico's largest table grape producer, Grupo Alta, recently hosted Sun World International at their Sonora vineyards for a special showcase of Ruby Rush® (Sugrafiftythree variety), the company's newest red seedless grape. read more

Mexico has positioned itself as the top lemon producer for 2024, driven by favorable weather and expanding cultivation areas. According to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, Mexico is projected to produce approximately 3.5 million metric tons in the 2024/2025 market year. This marks an 8% increase compared to the previous year. read more

Minister for Agriculture István Nagy has announced that based on 3,700 damage claims submitted electronically until May 19, more than 25 thousand hectares of farmland have been damaged by frost this spring. Nearly 90% of damage reports were linked to the severe frostwave experienced during the. read more

W najnowszym porównaniu cen bananów, Kolumbia, Kostaryka i Panama wykazują znaczące różnice w średnich cenach bananów w porównaniu z poprzednim tygodniem. W Kolumbii średnia cena bananów spadła z poprzedniego tygodniowego średniego wyniku £1.16 za kg do £1.01 za kg. read more

Salvatore Rimmaudo, sales manager at QuattroR in Vittoria, located in the province of Ragusa in Sicily, is discussing the current trends in the fruit and vegetable market, the challenges the company is encountering, and its future plans. QuattroR cultivates and sells a diverse range of fruits and vegetables. read more

Multivac USA is proud to announce the graduation of its first U.S. Apprenticeship class, welcoming six new technical professionals to its nationwide team. "We all recognize the urgent need for highly skilled technical professionals to sustain and grow our critical operations. Multivac took read more

"T.J. Flowers with Lone Star Citrus, a lifelong farmer in South Texas, expressed that he has seen firsthand the challenges his community has encountered in accessing a crucial resource: water. He mentioned that the Mexican government has been refusing to adhere to the 1944 Water Treaty for a long time." read more

Tosca, an international company specializing in reusable packaging and pooling services, announces a significant expansion of its operations in Germany to meet the growing needs of retail partners in Central Europe. With the launch of a new service center in Salzkotten, read more

IceStar, a multinational company that specializes in cold storage and refrigerated logistics solutions in Brazil, Colombia, and Chile, has expanded its operations to the Peruvian market by acquiring all the shares of the national company Fripusa based in the port of Paita (Piura). This move signifies the... read more

W kwietniu Departament Handlu Stanów Zjednoczonych ogłosił, że w dniu 14 lipca 2025 roku zakończy porozumienie w sprawie zawieszenia taryf na pomidory między USA a Meksykiem z 2019 roku. Zaledwie miesiąc przed wejściem w życie tej decyzji, Robert Guenther z Florida Tomato Exchange dzieli się swoimi przemyśleniami na temat konsekwencji tej decyzji. read more

Ceny pomidorów w Stanach Zjednoczonych mogą wzrosnąć z powodu nowych ceł na import z Meksyku, co wpłynie na wydatki restauracji, sklepów spożywczych i gospodarstw domowych. Amerykański Departament Handlu ogłosił 20,91% cło na większość importowanych z Meksyku pomidorów, które zacznie obowiązywać od 14 lipca, kończąc zawieszenie wcześniejszych kar z 2019 roku. read more

Houweling Horticulture has obtained the official Flustix Plastic-Free certification for its Bright Eco Coating. This liquid shading solution is completely biodegradable, 100% derived from biological sources, and completely devoid of microplastics. "Most people don't realize we ingest tens of thousands of plastic particles every" read more