Chile Approves New Phytosanitary Inspection Facility for Coquimbo Region
Santiago, Chile – Frutas de Chile has applauded the government’s approval of a new phytosanitary inspection facility for agricultural exports to the United States. Located...
Panama Enacts Emergency Measures as Chiquita Workers’ Strike Persists
Bocas del Toro, Panama – The Panamanian government has declared a state of emergency in Bocas del Toro province after striking workers blocked key roads,...
Colombia’s Banana Industry Suffers as Protests Escalate
Roadblocks Isolate Caribbean Coast, Halt Fruit Exports, and Threaten Thousands of Jobs The Magdalena and La Guajira Banana Growers Association (Asbama) has raised alarms over...
Chiquita Panama Announces Mass Layoffs Amid Operational Changes
Chiquita Panama to Dismiss Nearly 5,000 Workers Amid Prolonged Strike BOCAS DEL TORO, Panama – May 24, 2025 — Chiquita Panama has announced the termination...
California Grapefruit Takes Center Stage in Sunkist’s Latest Promotion
Sunkist Launches New Grapefruit Combo Bags Just in Time for Summer Sunkist Growers is promoting California-grown grapefruit with the nationwide release of its new 3lb...
Avocado Exports from Morelos, Mexico, One Step Closer to Reality
Morelos Aims to Join Mexico’s Leading Avocado Exporters with Eye on U.S. Market The state of Morelos is positioning itself to become the third Mexican...
Honduras Faces Contraction in Melon Export Volumes Next Season
Honduran Melon Exports Decline by 15.2% in 2024/25 Season Honduran melon exports have seen a significant decline of 15.23% so far in the 2024/25 season,...
Mexican Farmers Fear Economic Fallout From Potential Trump Tomato Tariffs
Mexican Tomato Growers Urge Cancellation of US Tariff Amid Trade Tensions Mexican tomato producers are urging the US government to reconsider a proposed tariff of...
Colombia Aims to Expand Blueberry Exports to Emerging Markets
Colombia’s Blueberry Industry Grows with Eye on Global Markets Colombia’s emerging blueberry sector is gaining momentum, with exports rising sharply in recent years and significant...
Trump’s Tariffs: What Lies Ahead for U.S. Farm Exports?
U.S. Agriculture Faces Uncertainty as Tariffs and Shifting Trade Policies Reshape the Industry As the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs continue to generate economic uncertainty, the...
American Boycott Could Disrupt Pricing and Quality of Produce
Boycotting U.S. Grocery Products Amid Trade War Will Hit Your Wallet and Plate The ongoing trade war has led to a growing boycott of American...
From the Banana Wars to Trump’s Tariffs: A Brief History of...
A History of Tariff Wars: Economic Weapons and Bargaining Tools During a speech, former U.S. President Donald Trump was handed a rectangular board listing countries...
California’s Almond Growers Brace for Impact as Potential Tariffs Loom
California Almond Growers Face Uncertainty Amid Trade Tensions and Tariffs California almond growers, long accustomed to navigating the unpredictable swings of weather patterns and water...
