Good news for everyone in Toronto who can’t imagine a Sunday without guacamole or a perfectly sliced avocado on their arepa: Latin American producers are reporting a sharp drop in losses caused by la marchitez del laurel (Laurel Wilt Disease). Below, we break down what’s happening, why it matters, and
When winter grips Canada, fresh fruit on Toronto shelves often comes from the opposite side of the globe. One of the stars of that counter-seasonal supply is the South African table grape, a favourite among Latino households for its sweetness and versatility. With the 2025-26 harvest now at its halfway
Each February, Fruit Logistica turns Berlin into the world’s produce capital. In 2026, the spotlight will be on MAF RODA, a French–Spanish powerhouse in post-harvest technology, which plans to recreate an entire “MAF RODA Village” inside the Messe Berlin fairgrounds. For Latino growers, importers, and retailers based in the Greater
Whether they end up in your lunch box, a fruit salad, or your next fiesta, fresh table grapes from Mexico have become a staple for Latino households across Toronto. Looking ahead to 2026, Mexican growers are signaling a season that could deliver more flavor, better varieties, and steadier supply—even in
Whether you cultivate a tiny balcony orchard or manage a full-size greenhouse in the GTA, understanding how the moon subtly influences plant physiology can add an extra edge to your Latino-flavored fruit garden. Below you’ll find an evidence-based roadmap—grounded in peer-reviewed research rather than folklore—showing how each lunar phase can
When Arctic air pushed deep into the southeastern United States this winter, many Latino families in Toronto wondered whether their beloved oranges, grapefruits, and winter-sweet strawberries would suddenly become pricier—or disappear altogether. The latest reports from the fields, however, bring a sigh of relief: growers in Florida and neighboring Georgia
Whether you slice them for an afternoon snack or bake them into a classic pastel de manzana, apples are a staple in many Latino households across Toronto. Yet behind every crisp bite is a complex supply chain now facing serious headwinds in the United States, Canada’s primary source of fresh
When winter hits Toronto, many Latino families crave flavors that remind them of home while still supporting their health goals. Surprisingly, one of the season’s most powerful allies is grown far from the tropics: dark sweet cherries. Recent work led by food scientist Giuliana Noratto Stevens at Texas A&M University
When you grab a sweet, juicy kiwi at your local Latin grocery in Toronto, there’s a good chance it came from Zespri, the New Zealand–based company that dominates the global kiwi trade. Zespri has just announced an ambitious plan to grow its worldwide kiwi volume by 10 percent by 2030.
Even in Toronto’s cool climate, many Latino growers keep their cultural connection alive by nurturing citrus trees in greenhouses, basements with grow-lights, or indoor patios. One of the greatest threats to those beloved limes, lemons, and oranges is Huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening. Below you’ll find a deep-dive guide—adapted from