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Avocado market swings, highlighting regional differences

The United States experiences a slight decline in imports, while Europe and China continue to see growth.
November 19 , 2025

Catalytic Generators and QA Supplies sponsor 2026 fruit ripening workshop

The workshop is scheduled for January 8 and 9, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia, and will be held in conjunction with the Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Conference.
November 19 , 2025

Chiquita Panama completes massive hiring drive to resume farming in Bocas del Toro

Chiquita Panama successfully concluded a five-day recruitment event, during which nearly 6,000 residents applied for positions at the company.
November 19 , 2025

Colombia Avocado Board welcomes Meg Buchsbaum as new retail account manager

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) appointed Meg Buchsbaum as its new Retail Account Manager. A seasoned food industry professional with over 30 years of experience in retail and wholesale buying as well as product development, Meg brings a wealth of expertise to the role.  “Meg’s experience in creating and cultivating retail partnerships will be key […]
November 18 , 2025

Hapag-Lloyd delivers solid Q3 results amid lower freight rates and strong transport volume growth

The company’s earnings improved compared to the second quarter but remained significantly below prior-year levels due to upward cost pressure.
November 17 , 2025

FAO tallies $3.26 trillion hit to global agriculture

From lost crops to depleted fisheries, disasters have taken a steep toll on the world’s food supply. The FAO now says smarter, earlier, and more connected responses could help curb future losses.
November 15 , 2025

Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame inducts John Anderson to 2025 class

Oppy Chairman, CEO, and Managing Partner John Anderson was inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame. In the ceremony, which took place on Saturday, November 8, in Victoria, British Columbia, the executive's peers celebrated his extraordinary impact on Canada’s agriculture and food industry over the past 50 years. Anderson joins five other inductees in […]
November 14 , 2025

New watermelon research reveals ripe opportunities

With US household penetration now at 75 percent, the category is seeding new growth. New channels are reshaping how shoppers buy the fruit, while growers refine strategies to keep pace.
November 14 , 2025

USDA expands New World screwworm eradication efforts by opening of sterile fly dispersal facility in Mexico

The project will allow the federal agency to continue the fight against the pest by aerially dispersing sterile flies across northeastern Mexico.
November 14 , 2025

Trapview and Doktar forge strategic partnership to advance biodiversity and sustainable agriculture

Global leader in automated pest monitoring and forecasting, Trapview, and Netherlands-based ag-tech and agri-intelligence company Doktar are joining forces. The partnership will bring precise, real-time insights into pest activity in fields and orchards, supporting better decision-making and enriching Doktar’s portfolio of digital products.  “We are proud that Doktar has chosen Trapview to power its portfolio […]
November 14 , 2025