Ecuador will receive a second banana variety resistant to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (FOC R4T) on Thursday, April 18. This banana variety, known as GAL, comes from Israel and is distributed by Rahan Meristem. This import, the result of the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture, is expected to help improve the banana industry in Ecuador. read more

Bananas, which are a significant source of potassium, come wrapped in their own biodegradable packaging, making them a convenient and popular fruit in the US. They play a crucial role in the American diet, with their consumption accounting for over 20% of the total fresh fruit intake, a number that has been growing. read more

New year... old life. Please forgive me for starting with this proverb, but it perfectly describes the trend of foreign trade during the first month of 2024, as it closely mirrors the end of 2023, characterized by a negative trade deficit of over 500 thousand. read more

HilverdaFlorist reflects on a successful week at the California Spring Trials 2024. Throughout the week, they showcased the latest genetics tailored for the North American market. Additionally, they unveiled a range of new branding concepts to the market. At CAST, the company introduced their most recent genetics. read more

Bhausaheb Navale and Sharad Patil started the 'Greens and Blooms' nursery in Pune, cultivating over 150 exotic flowers such as orchids and anthuriums. At the age of 50, Bhausaheb made the brave decision to leave a secure job and pursue his passion for horticulture. "There is no right time to" read more

Ta seria podaje 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 tygodniowe ceny bananów wynosiły... read more

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced a scheduled maintenance at the Gatun Locks from May 7 to May 15, which will reduce the number of daily transits at the Panamax locks from 20 to 17. Following the maintenance, measures to increase daily transits to 32 have been outlined in response to. read more

Japonian Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko gave U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden the perfect gift: 250 cherry blossoms. These trees will replace the 100 that have to be removed as part of a restoration project currently underway. read more

The Moroccan watermelon campaign had just started when it was interrupted by Spanish claims of elevated levels of pesticide residues. This accusation led Moroccan food safety authorities to introduce new export requirements. The Moroccan watermelon industry is currently facing challenges in production. read more

Jednym z największych zmartwień marokańskich producentów pomidorów, jeśli nie największym, jest rozprzestrzenianie się wirusa ToBRFV. Marokańskie władze ds. bezpieczeństwa żywności oficjalnie potwierdziły obecność wirusa w 2023 roku. Marokańska NPPO (ONSSA) poinformowała Sekretariat EPPO o występowaniu wirusa w... read more

With Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day approaching, the North American avocado industry is preparing for promotions in May. During this period, avocados are sourced from California, Mexico, and Colombia. Additionally, the Peruvian season is also gearing up. "While California is expecting a condensed read more

On Monday, June 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., the Kenya Flower Council is hosting an international conference exclusively organized for direct and active sector involved parties. The conference will focus on sustainability in the global cut flower industry, with a special emphasis on Kenya's role in driving these efforts. read more

In the first quarter of the year, Uzbekistan's exports of fruit and vegetable products to Russia reached approximately 70 thousand tons, which was a significant increase from the 39.5 thousand tons recorded in the same period of 2023. It is worth mentioning that white cabbage exports increased elevenfold. read more

Panama has announced the development of a "dry canal" to facilitate cargo movement between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, in response to decreased water levels in its traditional maritime canal. The initiative, called the Multimodal Dry Canal project, aims to utilize existing infrastructure. read more

SunCandy™ Citrus and Breakfast Club of Canada are entering their second year of partnership aimed at making healthy snacking enjoyable for people of all ages. Specially marked bags of SunCandy citrus, now available in stores, signify a continued dedication to promoting and encouraging healthy eating habits for children. read more

"Since the last 6-8 years, technological development and innovation have been transforming Mexican flower cultivation. In the last 4 years, this process has been further intensified," says Iker Larreategui Zaldua of Ulma Agrícola, an agricultural solutions company. According to Ulma Agrícola, read more

LettUs Grow, a supplier of aeroponic technology, has partnered with Innovative Growers Equipment (IGE), specialists in greenhouse equipment manufacturing, to introduce ultrasonic aeroponics to greenhouse growers across the USA and Canada. "We are thrilled to join forces with IGE to bring our products to a wider market," said a representative from LettUs Grow. read more

The trade unions have estimated the participation at 5,000 people, while the Government Delegation has lowered this figure to 2,000. The event was attended by the general secretaries of UGT and

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SunCandy™ Citrus and Breakfast Club of Canada are entering their second year of partnership aimed at making healthy snacking enjoyable for people of all ages. Specially marked bags of SunCandy citrus, now available in stores, signify a continued dedication to promoting and encouraging healthy eating habits for children. read more

LettUs Grow, a supplier of aeroponic technology, has partnered with Innovative Growers Equipment (IGE), specialists in greenhouse equipment manufacturing, to introduce ultrasonic aeroponics to greenhouse growers across the USA and Canada. "We are thrilled to join forces with IGE to bring our expertise in aeroponic technology to greenhouse growers in North America," said LettUs Grow's spokesperson. read more