Post Archive
Equifruit offers free goat yoga to Sprouts shoppers to celebrate GOAT-ed Fairtrade bananas
Equifruit, North America’s leader in Fairtrade bananas, is hosting free goat yoga sessions in select Sprouts Farmers Market stores parking lots to raise awareness about their Fairtrade banana partnership. Why? Because paying banana farmers fairly is the right thing to do. On Friday, 18 April, and Saturday, 19 April, yoga will take place at two […]
April 16 , 2025
Suspension of U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement a "major victory" for U.S. ag
The Florida Tomato Exchange says that despite five suspension agreements since 1996, Mexican tomato companies have continued to dump products into the U.S. market.
April 16 , 2025
Fertilizer Catalyst Market projected to increase $1.2 billion in 10 years
Despite the changes in global trade and inflation, there's been a surge in the fertilizer catalyst market in the Asia-Pacific.
April 16 , 2025
Brazil's 2024/25 orange harvest one of the worst in 37 years
Drier weather, higher temperatures, and greening disease are the main drivers behind this season's low production.
April 16 , 2025
Port of Oakland appoints new Director of Utilities
Press release The Port of Oakland has appointed Andre Basler as the first Director of Utilities. The newly created executive-level position will administer the Port’s Utilities Division, which is undergoing sweeping changes related to upgrading Port facilities and transforming to zero emissions. “Mr. Basler brings 25 years of experience in the energy and utilities industry […]
April 15 , 2025
Southern Hemisphere fruit exporters express "significant concern" in letter to Trump
In the letter, SHAFFE explains to the U.S. leader that the fresh fruit trade is particularly complex. It is conditioned by seasonal and regional factors that require a well-functioning market to ensure year-round availability.
April 15 , 2025
TIPA shares contributions to Texas fresh produce industry at Viva Fresh 2025
At this year's Viva Fresh Expo, which took place April 10-12 in Houston, Texas, Dante Galeazzi, the President of TIPA, spoke about the association's mission and work in the state.
April 15 , 2025
Avocado market: U.S. volume drops 37%, Europe exceeds 1,000 containers, Peru leads shipments
Peru continues to lead as the main supplier, with a consistent rise in weekly shipments.
April 15 , 2025
Egyptian grape industry committed to protecting plant breeder's rights ahead of 2025 season
In recent years, breeders have introduced many new varieties of high-performance table grapes to Egypt, which are now successfully cultivated by leading Egyptian growers.
April 15 , 2025
Viva Fresh celebrates 10 years of growth, community, and innovation
The 2025 Viva Fresh Expo commemorated its 10th anniversary with a completely sold-out show floor and attendee registration of 2,760 participants - including 438 buyers. The 2025 event is a testament to a decade of progress and purpose. The show opened with a keynote address from José Hernández, the former migrant farm worker who became […]
April 15 , 2025



