U.S. and Morocco establish new bilateral container security partnership

The signing took place in Rabat and was attended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials, and Moroccan Customs and Excise Administration General Director Abdellatif Amrani.

June 23 , 2025

Trump "looking at" easing rules for farmers on migrant hiring

Amid rising concern from growers over labor shortages, Trump has suggested he may allow trusted "good, reputable farmers" to take responsibility for the migrant workers they employ.

June 23 , 2025

Instacart and Pinterest launch new retail media collaboration

The new collaboration aims to connect Pinterest users with the products they love, in the exact moment they’re planning to use them, whether they’re meal-prepping for the week, planning a backyard movie night, or redecorating an office. 

June 20 , 2025

SanLucar and Sun World sign exclusive production and export agreement

SanLucar said the collaboration is part of its great effort to establish a sustainable and efficient agricultural model in Ecuador.

June 20 , 2025

AMFRESH exec at GrapeTech 2025: “We must leave the legacy defined by production volumes"

More than 800 people attended GrapeTech 2025 on June 18 in Santiago, where Mark Player, chief commercial officer of AMFRESH Group, spoke about the transformation the industry has undergone, and the collective work ahead.

June 20 , 2025

Virus from parasitic mites are behind U.S. honey bee colony decline

Earlier this year, the United States suffered severe bee colony losses; average reported losses since the preceding spring exceeded 60%.

June 20 , 2025

Agronometrics to host webinar on proposed Peruvian Price Quality Index for blueberries

Agronometrics CEO Colin Fain will present the concept behind the Peruvian Price Quality Index for Blueberries, a new initiative aimed at quantifying the value of premium fruit in the market.

June 20 , 2025

Equifruit joins campaign to address gender-based violence

The firm is now a founding signatory of the “Silence Does Not Protect” campaign, a public initiative aimed at preventing gender-based violence and sexual harassment in the banana industry.

June 20 , 2025

Mega container ships resume transit through Suez Canal

The transit of CMA CGM OSIRIS signals a cautious return of large vessels under new incentive measures.

June 19 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: South African citrus market faces uncertainty over tariffs and AGOA renewal

Approximately 5% of South African citrus exports are exported to the United States, valued at approximately $97.9 million in MY 2023-24. 

June 19 , 2025