Mission Produce Names Simón González as International Farming Lead Following Wiesner’s...
Mission Produce has confirmed that Juan Wiesner, the company’s president for Central and South America, will retire on 1 November after 14 years with...
Irritec Group Bolsters Presence in Latin America Through Agrifim Takeover
Irritec Group Expands into Colombia to Boost Sustainable Agriculture and Local Innovation July 14, 2025 — Italian irrigation technology company Irritec Group has acquired a...
Sugar Output and Demand Both Decline, USDA Reports
In its latest update, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revised downward its forecast for American sugar production in the 2025/26 season, which begins...
Countries Restrict Brazilian Chicken Imports Amid Avian Flu Outbreak
Avian Flu Outbreak in Brazil Prompts Global Trade Restrictions An outbreak of avian influenza in Brazil, the world’s leading poultry exporter, has triggered a wave...
Corn and Soybean Prices Set for Weekly Drop Amid Improved U.S....
July 11, 2025 – Chicago : Corn and soybean futures edged higher in early trading Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), though...
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...
