Ecuador's banana exports up to March 2024 have decreased by 0.24%, with 102.01 million boxes sent in March 2024 compared to 102.26 million in March 2023. The decrease is attributed to factors such as delays in the Panama Canal, adverse weather conditions, and an increase in the Minimum Support Price for a box of bananas. read more

Despite shipping disruptions and trade conflicts, global trade and industry are stabilizing. Disruptions in the Red Sea and the Panama Canal have affected global shipping routes, and tensions in the Middle East serve as a reminder of the constant risk of new supply shocks. Nevertheless, the read more

Canada's Oppy has teamed up with DEEP Earth Energy Production to construct an integrated greenhouse powered by geothermal energy at the location of Canada's inaugural geothermal power facility. read more

"In warmer regions of Germany, the fruit tree blossoms can already begin in mid-March in some years," explains Susan Schröpfer, project manager of BlühASS. "By mid-April, we are often already in full bloom throughout Germany." read more

This became evident at the annual meeting of the European Mushroom Growers Group (GEPC) in Brussels at the beginning of the year, which takes place every January. Susanne R. Knobloch attended as a representative for the BDC members and reports on the current topics discussed in the interview. read more

Panama will also be represented at Macfrut. The collaboration with Cesena Fiera has led to the participation of several delegations from Central and South America, including one from Panama. "In our country," says Damaris Pianetta from Propanama, "our farms produce various types of fruits." read more

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

W zeszłym tygodniu, w odpowiedzi na pozew dużego meksykańskiego eksportera pomidorów, Sąd Handlu Międzynarodowego USA przekazał z powrotem decyzję z 2019 roku do Departamentu Handlu, który stwierdził, że meksykańskie pomidory są sprzedawane poniżej ceny na amerykańskim rynku. Co istotne, ta decyzja nie unieważniła faktu read more

The production area of Jalisco, Mexico is seeking to increase its year-round exports to more than the current 30 countries they currently serve worldwide. Eleazar Oceguera Aguayo, president of Jalisco's Avocado Industry body (APEAJAL), stated that they are aiming to grow exports by 5% this year (2024). "In part the read more

Flower farmer John Huiberts stands next to a flamingo made of thousands of organic pink hyacinths. At the annual BloemenCorso, or flower parade, where decorated floats travel through 26 miles of fields in full bloom, his electric vehicle is a sign of changing times in the Netherlands. "It makes read more

In 2023, the agricultural land area dedicated to bulb cultivation increased by 21 percent to over 28 thousand hectares compared to a decade ago. The number of farms engaging in bulb cultivation in addition to other agricultural activities has risen, although fewer farms focus solely on this. read more

Avocado trees are not water guzzlers, and their cultivation is not responsible for the global droughts as some claim. The cultivation only accounts for a very small percentage of global food production and only a third of the production of key tropical fruits (excluding). read more

New Zealand kiwifruit growers will arrive in Europe well ahead of schedule this year. This was confirmed by Zespri itself through its director for Europe and North America, Steven Martina. read more

Wiosna nadeszła, co oznacza, że produkcja organicznej rabarbaru jest w toku na Północno-Zachodnim Wybrzeżu Pacyfiku. "To jedna z czołowych regionów produkcji rabarbaru w USA" - mówi Jess Hardin, kupujący w firmie Organically Grown Company. "Nasi klienci niecierpliwie oczekują na ten plon każdą wiosnę, uprawiany organicznie przez naszą firmę". read more

Joss Bravo recently joined Meteor Systems Mexico as the sales manager. He expressed his excitement about joining the company, stating, "Having lived and worked in the rapidly growing horticulture sector in Mexico for a significant part of my life, I am thrilled to contribute to expanding the range of growing systems, tunnels, and drip irrigation." read more

Joss Bravo has recently joined Meteor Systems Mexico as the sales manager. He expressed his excitement about joining the company, stating, "Having lived and worked in the flourishing horticulture industry in Mexico for a significant period of my life, I am eager to expand the range of growing systems, tunnels, and drip irrigation." read more

Rynek ziemniaków w tym roku był trudny. „Nadmiar ziemniaków na Zachodzie Stanów Zjednoczonych wywarł presję na cały rynek ziemniaków w Ameryce Północnej” - mówi Andrew George z firmy EarthFresh. „W połączeniu z osłabieniem gospodarki zarówno w Kanadzie, jak i w USA, zmiana w porównaniu z ubiegłorocznym krótkim read more

The Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation recently announced the opening of two new export markets for its local producers. The Moroccan National Office of Food Safety has approved the import of Egyptian potatoes, and Egyptian officials have finalized the export plans. read more

The UK-based expert in advanced aeroponic technology, LettUs Grow, has partnered with the US specialist in greenhouse equipment manufacturing, Innovative Growers Equipment (IGE), to introduce ultrasonic aeroponics to greenhouse growers across the US and Canada. read more

Since the appearance of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) in 2014, Bayer has implemented a global strategy focused on developing materials with high resistance. In the early years, they launched the first hybrid variety in Mexico with Intermediate Resistance (IR) to the symptoms of the virus. read more