Hot pepper consumption on the rise due to increased heat units
In recent years, consumption of hot peppers has been impacted in a positive way due to breeding focusing on heat units. Increased heat has resulted in hot pepper challenges with many having gone

"The focus has not been on our market and that’s hurting Ontarians everywhere"
"Many big CEA players are opening US-based facilities now, intended to service the US market, but here in Toronto, we still primarily eat west coast lettuce. It's expensive and old, an issue that

Current prices for strawberries on wholesale markets (20.06.2023)
Analysing today's price quotations for strawberries on wholesale markets, a slight increase is noticeable, but the profitability of production is still in question. On the Bronisze exchange, we

Zambia combats Cassava Brown Streak Disease
Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) was officially reported in Zambia for the first time in 2018. It is a viral disease that causes hard rots in cassava roots and can result in substantial yield

Blueberries being sold for higher prices per pound
Supplies of blueberries look to be better compared to this time last year. “Weather issues last year in both Georgia and North Carolina hurt overall industry volumes, but it has looked better

Disruptive work actions at Seattle Port hurt growers and consumers
Yesterday, the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) reported that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) “continued to stage disruptive work actions that led to containerized

Changing weather patterns affect potato growth in Northern Ireland
Experts claim that changing weather patterns are hurting potato growth in Northern Ireland. Long periods of dry weather at present could affect crop yields later in the summer. A dry February