Territorio Aguacate 2024: Colombia's path to compete in the world stage and opportunities ahead

Colombian avocados are already in more than 30 countries, with the European Union as the main market, concentrating around 85% of all exports.

November 29 , 2024

Benjamín Cillóniz: "Ica is the best place in the world to produce table grapes"

The General Manager of Exportadora Safco Perú speaks about his expectations for the 2024-2025 table grape campaign. Despite challenges in logistics and the lack of water in the north, strong production is expected, along with active demand in the United States and Europe, but a decline in the Chinese market.

November 29 , 2024

Zespri: The future of fruit labeling recognized at launch

November 28 , 2024

Mexico’s Agriculture at a Crossroads: Battling Water Scarcity and Labor Shortages

The scarcity has forced many farmers to reduce planting, leading to a 5% drop in U.S. imports of Mexican fruits and vegetables during the 2023-24 season.

November 28 , 2024

Peru is in the top 10 global capsicum exporters rank

"We are in tenth place, although we only account for 3% of global shipments. The challenge is to leverage our potential and double this percentage in the coming years,” said Walter Seras Pacheco, president of the Capsicum Committee of the Exporters Association.

November 28 , 2024

Prevar announces new disease-resistant apple variety

Snow Hardy, Prevar's Commercial Manager, spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com about the launch and features of GoodnessMe.

November 28 , 2024

Indian port workers call for strikes

Labor groups informed port authorities that workers will begin indefinite strikes at all ports starting December 17 in protest of the lack of action on long-standing concerns.

November 28 , 2024

Poland opposes EU-Mercosur trade deal

Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the agreement would expose European farmers to unfair competition, citing concern for his country's food security, an opinion that France representatives reinforced. 

November 28 , 2024

National Watermelon Association congratulates Brooke Rollins

Pending Senate confirmation, the association expressed its eagerness to "collaborate with her and the incoming administration to advocate for meaningful solutions that uphold the values and hard work of the farming community."

November 28 , 2024

Farm bill text released by Michigan U.S. senator

Chairwoman Stabenow invested $39 billion in new resources to "provide certainty to farmers, strengthen the safety net for American families, and grow rural prosperity."

November 27 , 2024