As part of their continuous expansion, Oasis Grower Solutions has welcomed a new member to their team of Territory Sales Managers, as well as introduced two new positions to support sales in North America and globally. Vijay Rapaka, Ph.D., who serves as the Director of Global Grower Operations and Research at Smithers-Oasis, was involved in this initiative. read more

Over 30,000 counterfeit tomato seeds have been seized by the Finance Police of Ragusa, who have reported the owners of two agricultural companies, a horticultural nursery, and a seed company involved in various capacities in the production and distribution chain, operating in Vittoria. read more

Areté highlights how the global peanut market is currently experiencing a surplus phase, mainly driven by the United States. According to the latest USDA update, the usage for the 2025/26 season has been further revised downwards, reflecting domestic demand. read more

Zapotrzebowanie na imbir w USA wzrosło po okresie świątecznym, co było widoczne w pierwszych tygodniach stycznia. Wówczas imbir peruwiański korzystał z silnego popytu, częściowo dlatego, że dostępność imbiru chińskiego była ograniczona, a duża część chińskiego produktu trafiającego na rynek. read more

Container Centralen (CC), a Denmark-based provider of reusable load carriers for the European ornamental horticulture industry, has appointed Nanne van der Burg as Chief Operating Officer (COO) starting from March 1, 2026. Gertjan Hakkers will also be joining the company as Chief Commercial Officer. read more

One out of every five agricultural entrepreneurs in the Netherlands frequently or constantly worries about the financial future and continuity of their business. This information comes from a member survey conducted by the Dutch agricultural organization LTO Noord among over a thousand farmers. read more

Guatemala's ornamental plants, flowers, and foliage sector is currently hosting another edition of Agritrade Expo & Conference, one of the most important events for the international promotion of the country's non-traditional agricultural products. Organized by AGEXPORT, the event takes place from read more

Costa Rican pineapple continues to expand its global presence through a strategy that combines farming expertise, technical skills, and market expansion. Marvin Hidalgo and Franklin Paniagua of Tico Farms, an alliance dedicated to agricultural production and export, explain that their approach is... read more

The New Zealand kiwifruit marketer, Zespri, has announced that it will be exporting 5 million trays, or 18,000 tonnes, of its RubyRed kiwifruit to 16 markets this season. read more

The export packaging market is evolving due to the demand for more sustainable and efficient logistics solutions. In this regard, corrugated cardboard is emerging as a viable alternative to traditional wooden pallets in the global fruit and vegetable trade. read more

SlijkermanKalanchoë has announced the beginning of a partnership with Succulents Unlimited, effective immediately. Under this agreement, Succulents Unlimited will be the exclusive distributor for the complete range of SlijkermanKalanchoë products in North America. As a third-generation family business. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium fresh fruit, confirms its established partnership with Operazione Nostalgia, the original format that brings together the great football legends and thousands of fans to celebrate the passion for this sport and relive together. read more

U.S. produce markets are experiencing mixed trends this week. The supply of asparagus is being impacted by heat, avocado pricing remains steady, and the berry markets continue to face pressure from high volumes. Movement of asparagus from Mexico through Calexico, California, and San Luis, Arizona is expected to decrease slightly. read more

Emerald Coast Growers is celebrating its 35th year in business in 2026. Since its founding in January 1991 by Dave and Wyona Babikow, Emerald Coast Growers has become a trusted partner to growers and plant brokers throughout North America, offering a wide selection of starter plants. read more

Francisco Clouthier from Maui Fresh International LLC reported that a combination of extreme weather events in Mexico and Florida has led to a scarcity of bell peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes. He mentioned, "It's especially severe for peppers and cucumbers." Around 80 percent of Roma tomato production is also affected by the situation. read more

"Propagation is where plant health, uniformity, and yield potential are established," says Mathieu van de Sande, President and CEO of Ontario Plants Propagation. "As greenhouse scale increases, it becomes the primary control point in the production system." Ontario Plants is expanding its operations. read more

Po udanej prezentacji GreenTech North America, wydarzenie zyskuje silny rozpęd. 95% przestrzeni wystawienniczej zostało już sprzedane, potwierdzony jest prelegent główny Cole Mucci (KingsOne Farms), a program konferencji jest obecnie w trakcie opracowywania. Pierwsza edycja odbędzie się na read more

The Panama Canal is experiencing a rise in vessel traffic due to the increased fuel and freight costs, which are impacting global shipping routes as a result of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Deputy Administrator Ilya Espino de Marotta stated that the canal is observing an increase in transits. "The latest thing we've seen is an uptick in ships passing through." read more

Poczucie ostrożnego optymizmu towarzyszy kanadyjskim producentom ziemniaków po wiadomości z zeszłego tygodnia, że Kanadyjska Agencja Inspekcji Żywności (CFIA) osiągnęła porozumienie z meksykańską instytucją Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASICA) w sprawie zezwolenia na wysyłkę kanadyjskich ziemniaków... read more

Flowers Canada Growers (FCG) has announced that the fungicide Kenja (isofetamid) was recently approved for use on greenhouse ornamental crops to control botrytis. "Many thanks to ISK Biosciences Corporation for supporting this use," said FCG in a statement. "Many thanks to Agriculture and[...]" read more