MSC has increased its services for the Spanish citrus export season by providing weekly departures from the Port of Valencia to Canada and introducing new intermodal connections with the main distribution centers in the North American country. read more

The initial projection for this season's Pacific Northwest (PNW) pear crop was 16.5 million boxes, but the final volume is significantly higher. Jeff says, "The forecast was underestimated pretty significantly, and the industry is expecting a total packout about two million boxes over." read more

A new shipping route connecting northern Spain with Canada is set to commence on December 22. The service will be launched with the MSC YANG R, voyage CE551A, departing from the Port of Vigo. This route will offer an extra transportation choice for exporters to move goods between the two regions. read more

Iperal has expanded its operational capabilities by opening a new Fresh Food Centre in Giussano, a 50,000 m² facility specifically designed for handling fresh products and the retailer's "Fatto da Noi" range. The facility features automated systems and is run on energy generated by 4,300 solar panels. read more

The prices of pistachios in shell in the USA, delivered to Europe, after a period of declines at the beginning of the 25/26 season, following the pressure of the new record harvest (estimated by INC at around 725,000 tons, +44% compared to the 24/25 season and +7% compared to the previous record of 23/24), have... read more

The Guatemalan finger limes campaign is performing well in major European markets, especially in November and December when demand peaks during the holiday season. "While we produce year-round, Europe sees higher activity now, so we send larger shipments to Germany, France, the Netherlands, the. read more

The Hass avocado has brought about a significant transformation in Peruvian agriculture, benefiting tens of thousands of families, promoting the formalization of agricultural employment, and positioning the country as a major player in the global Hass avocado market. Arturo Medina, the general manager of ProHass (the Association read more

For Little Plum Executive Chef Casey Kusaka, flowers have always been significant. They played a key role in his childhood in Kaneohe, where his grandmother made lei and ti leaf offerings, his mother and sister performed hula dances, and the house was constantly scented with blossoms. "I grew up surrounded by flowers." read more

The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) has announced the official launch of the island's inaugural National Flower Festival, which is scheduled for November 8 to 15, 2026. The organization has said that the event will be a week-long celebration of floral artistry and community spirit. read more

Gardin has appointed Hendin Solutions as a dealer for North American sales. In turn, Hendin Solutions has partnered with Sun Parlour Grower Supply Ltd. of Leamington, Ontario to lead sales in Ontario. Gardin is a British company transforming horticulture with cutting-edge sensor technology. read more

Oppy has been named one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, marking the fourth time the company has received this national recognition, and has been officially inducted into Waterstone Human Capital's Hall of Fame. read more

The watermelon supply from Sonora, Mexico is expected to finish earlier this season. According to Scott Vandervoet of Vandervoet & Associates, this is due to the majority of the crop ripening ahead of schedule because of the above-average temperatures in October. read more

The global banana industry is on high alert as Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 (FW-TR4) and Sigatoka diseases pose serious challenges for banana growers and global traders worldwide, according to Hun Chong Tan, Business Head of Innoterra Bioscience. "The Cavendish variety is on the brink of..." read more

As part of its crop dialogue series, Aneberries presented the outlook for Mexico's 2025-2026 blueberry campaign. The webinar featured representatives from Agronacer, Berries Paradise, Driscoll's, Sun Belle, Hortifrut, Prize, Fall Creek, and Planasa. The panel discussion was moderated by Juan José. read more

The World Citrus Organisation (WCO) wydało wstępne coroczne prognozy dotyczące cytrusów na półkuli północnej na sezon 2025/26. Prognoza oparta jest na danych z Egiptu, Grecji, Izraela, Włoch, Maroka, Hiszpanii, Tunezji, Turcji, USA i Portugalii i wskazuje, że produkcja cytrusów ma osiągnąć. read more

Kilka lat temu wprowadzono na rynek cytryny bezpestkowe firmy Wonderful Seedless Lemons. Choć początkowo były uprawiane w Południowej Kalifornii, produkcja rozszerzyła się na Środkową Kalifornię i Meksyk. "Obecnie większość naszego zapasu pochodzi z Kalifornii, rozlokowanej w głównych rejonach uprawy cytryn," powiedział. read more

Green Circle Growers has become the first grower in North America to implement the Automatic Growcoon Dispenser Advanced. Green Circle Growers was already using the Automatic Dispenser Basic version to dispense Growcoons as efficiently as possible. The upgrade to the Advanced line not only provided them with additional features and capabilities, but also enhanced their overall efficiency in the process. read more

Selecta One North America has announced that for the 2026 production season, twenty-five popular geranium varieties will be available through YecaFlora, a high-quality vegetative cuttings farm located in Yecapixtla, Mexico. These Selecta One Geraniums are now available for booking. read more

Rząd USA zgodził się wydać do 30 mln dolarów na nadmiar cytrusów i rozprowadzić je do banków żywności oraz programów pomocy żywieniowej w całym kraju. read more

ProDominicana focuses on the development of the Dominican agricultural sector and the initiatives put in place to assist exporters in the face of current market difficulties. "Our primary agricultural export products include avocado, mango, banana, and pineapple. Nevertheless, we are observing a significant growth in the emerging sector. read more