At the Pharr International Bridge in Texas, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents recently discovered cocaine worth over $500,000 hidden in an avocado shipment. The drugs were found during a secondary inspection led by an officer, with the assistance of canines. read more

Victoria Stamper, general manager of the United Potato Growers of Canada, has addressed concerns raised by US senators about the entry of PEI table stock potatoes into the USA. The bipartisan letter emphasized ongoing problems related to potato wart and called for strict measures to be implemented. read more

Egypr has risen to the top of the list of sweet potato suppliers to Poland in 2023, with strong prospects to further solidify its market position this year, according to EastFruit. Last year, Egyptian exporters directly sold 2.8 thousand tons of sweet potatoes to Poland, surpassing the 2022. read more

Kompetentne wietnamskie agencje i firmy podejmują wysiłki w celu importu amerykańskich produktów rolnych na rynek wietnamski. Departament Rolnictwa USA informuje, że w 2023 roku Stany Zjednoczone zajmowały trzecie miejsce pod względem eksportu produktów rolnych do Wietnamu, z wartością eksportu wynoszącą 3,1 miliarda dolarów. read more

The Brazilian papaya producer and exporter Song River, based in the State of Bahia, wishes to expand their exports from the traditional European markets to Asia and North America. "We want to expand to other continents to showcase our best-tasting Formosa papayas," states Rosiane Zago, international. read more

Mastronardi Produce, one of the leading marketers of greenhouse-grown fruits and vegetables in North America, has acquired full and exclusive ownership of Mastronardi BerryWorld America. read more

W Malezji uprawa duriana Musang King, premium odmiany znanej ze swojego bogatego profilu smakowego, przechodzi transformację, ponieważ niektórzy farmerzy modyfikują smak owocu, aby dostosować go do chińskiego rynku. Ten kierunek w stronę słodszej odmiany wywołał dyskusje wśród miłośników duriana. read more

Royal FloraHolland introduced the low, reusable Fc595 support shelving last summer. The development was accomplished in collaboration with the VGB and users throughout the supply chain. The implementation of this sustainable support shelving is being done gradually in phases. After a successful launch this summer. read more

According to Engineer Armando Gerstl, "consumers and international markets are increasingly aware of the concept of sustainability. Digitalization allows for a more efficient use of resources, promoting a more sustainable approach to mango production." read more

Farmers in Victoria and New South Wales are experiencing rejections from supermarkets, resulting in over three thousand kilograms of asparagus being discarded. The rejections are due to slight curves in the crops caused by the weather, which is causing concerns within the agricultural community. read more

A group of apple farmers in Canada have come together to protest against the possible sale and dismantling of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative. These farmers have been actively seeking support from different levels of government to save the cooperative, which has been declared bankrupt and... read more

When approaching the ship date, it is particularly discouraging to encounter problems with garden mum wilting. Due to three weeks of hot and dry conditions followed by over a week of heavy rain, issues are likely to arise. Both Fusarium spp. and Pythium spp. root rots can be the cause. read more

Dümmen Orange North America recently promoted Tim Clark to the position of national sales manager in the United States. They also hired Sarah Thompson as the new western regional sales manager and Michelle McElhannon, PhD as the new technical specialist. Tim Clark, who is based in the Cincinnati, Ohio area, now oversees Dümmen's operations. read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są średnimi krajowymi najczęstszych cen pobieranych za banany na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Wszystkie ceny są podane w funtach (£) za kilogram. Obecne średnie tygodniowe ceny bananów wynosiły ​​na. read more

A team of Mexican scientists is working on developing a variety of blueberries that can better adapt to Mexico's climate, reducing the number of cold hours required for their growth. The aim is to overcome the challenges associated with using foreign varieties that often struggle to adapt successfully to the local conditions. read more

Mastronardi Produce has obtained complete and exclusive North American rights to Mastronardi BerryWorld® America from its partner BerryWorld® Group. The joint venture between the two companies was initially established in 2018 to establish Mastronardi BerryWorld America. This partnership granted them access to... read more

Independent testing conducted by residents has revealed elevated levels of metals and pesticides in a river that thousands of people depend on for drinking water in western New South Wales. The Dharriwaa Elders Group (DEG) in Walgett collaborated with Charles Sturt University (CSU) to analyze various substances. read more

After the state of Veracruz, Tabasco is the second largest pineapple growing region in Mexico. The region benefits from ideal temperatures and optimal hours of sunlight, making it very suitable for pineapple cultivation. Consequently, there is a consistent supply available for about 48 to 50 weeks a year. However, the absence read more

In response to the decrease in papaya production, the Barbados Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with two partner organizations, is implementing measures to improve farmer yields. The drop in production, caused by the widespread bunchy top disease, has had a significant impact on the island's papaya output both domestically and internationally. read more

Rządy Nowego Brunszwiku i Ottawy przeznaczają do 25 milionów dolarów na wsparcie producentów ziemniaków w Nowym Brunszwiku dotkniętych "nadmierną wilgocią" podczas poprzedniego sezonu uprawy. Ten fundusz, część Inicjatywy AgriRecovery Ziemniaków Kanady-Nowego Brunszwiku 2023, ma na celu pokrycie...

The governments of New Brunswick and Ottawa are allocating up to $25 million in support to potato producers in New Brunswick impacted by "excessive moisture" during the previous growing season. This funding, part of the 2023 Canada-New Brunswick Potato AgriRecovery Initiative, aims to cover... read more