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Naturipe Farms partners, Munger Brothers, LLC and Hortifrut S.A. announced a merger today that establishes a global berry network, reaching across the Pacific coast and beyond. The new subsidiary of Hortifrut S.A., Munger-Hortifrut North America, Inc., brings together operations in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, California, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Europe, Africa and Asia. Munger-Hortifrut North America, […]

Researchers extolled raspberries for their health benefits this week at the 2016 Experimental Biology Conference in San Diego, California. Six animal-based studies, all conducted in at U.S. universities, were presented at the conference, taking place April 2-6, providing a glimpse into the world of raspberry health research, said said Tom Krugman, executive director of the […]

The United States Department of Agriculture announced a new produce certification program this week, aimed at meeting the retail needs of small and mid-sized operations. Agricultural Marketing Service Administrator Elanor Starmer said the alternative program, GroupGAP, seeks to address the high costs associated with GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) certification. "GroupGAP allows these farmers to demonstrate […]

A wild cucumber with a crocodile-like skin and based on an ancient Asian variety is making a comeback across Europe.

While Peru saw a slight drop in 2015 mandarin production, exports were still able to increase by a modest 2%. ProCitrus President Sergio del Castillo attributed the increase to a switch off between volume and quality. “Because there wasn’t as much weight on the trees, there was less fruit to discard during packing,” del Castillo […]

While Chilean cherry exporters have found a strong market in China, the future of the industry may depend on an even more demanding destination: the United States. China today represents an attractive market for Chilean cherries, with major holidays such as Chinese New Year falling during Chile’s peak production. As Chilean orchards expand, however, exporter […]

Watermelons out of Sonora, Mexico could support a 52-week supply program for fresh produce supplier Giumarra. The group’s Nogales, Arizona division hosted Bob Morrissey, executive director of the National Watermelon Association, Inc., in Mexico recently in an effort to demonstrate the work of Sonora-based watermelon partner, Videxport. “Videxport represents a major investment in the land […]

While controlling food waste has been at the helm of many international campaigns, such as SAVE FOOD and Think.Eat.Save, the problem remains a reality in much of the world, including Latin America. The divide between rich and poor, the haves and the have-nots, can be difficult to ignore in the region. Organization’s such as Argentina’s […]

While preemptive media reports indicated otherwise this week, Colombian Hass avocados have not yet been approved for entry into the United States. Although Colombia has already sent the final paperwork for entry into the U.S., the producer is still awaiting response from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service […]

A new high-quality variety of English-grown asparagus, available earlier than usual will hit Tesco shelves in the U.K. next week. Since its launch in 2012, Jubilee asparagus has caused quite a stir in the U.K., featured in dishes by gourmets and celebrity chefs. This year the "nutty" and "delicate sweet" vegetable comes one week earlier […]