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Q&A: Colombia presents its country brand, 'Avocados from Colombia'
Colombia seeks to position Hass avocados as a reference of sustainability, from an environmental, social, and economic perspective.
July 18 , 2024
Scientists discover ways to make crops resistant to drought and extreme heat
Drought and heat waves significantly affect agricultural productivity and plant survival.
July 18 , 2024
Agronometrics Shorts: California grape industry rebounds after last season's weather challenges
Last season, Hurricane Hilary struck during the peak harvest period, resulting in a loss of approximately 30% of the initial crop projection.
July 18 , 2024
Vietnam grants access to California peaches and nectarines
The California Fresh Fruit Association says it would like to extend its appreciation to the USDA’ and added there will be strict production and packing protocols in place.
July 17 , 2024
First South African avocados shipped to Japan
Earlier this year, both countries signed a mutual agreement to expand trade between both nations.
July 17 , 2024
Peru's government to expand and promote Pisco grape industry
Peru's Minister of Agriculture Development and Irrigation (Midagri) met with pisco grape producer associations to address the sector's needs, promote the integration of new strategies, and foment sustainable growth. Pisco is a South American alcoholic drink made from distilled fermented grapes. Unlike table grapes, Peru only produces Pisco grapes are in Ica, Lima, Arequipa, Moquegua, […]
July 17 , 2024
Dried fruit and diabetes: Ally or foe?
Previous studies have shown controversy about whether dried fruit intake is associated with this disease. This is why a group of researchers at the Honghui Hospital in China set out to examine the potential causal effect of dried fruit intake on type 2 diabetes.
July 17 , 2024
Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian asparagus exports decline by 22% in volume and 5% in value
Following a period of growth and attractive prices, complications arose in 2022. Prices dropped, and international competition intensified, complicating the placement of Peruvian asparagus in key markets.
July 16 , 2024
Why are blueberries blue?
Blueberries have blue skin, but the inside of the fruit is reddish. Why is this? Research published in Science Advances shows that the blue hue of blueberries does not come from pigmentation but from a layer of wax surrounding the fruit. This nature-made optical illusion occurs because the skin is composed of miniature structures that […]
July 16 , 2024
Dubai to develop ‘world’s largest’ fresh food hub
A 2020 report by Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) in Dubai, revealed that the number of businesses operating in vegetable and fruit trading stood at 2,495, including 557 companies in dried vegetables and fruits.
July 16 , 2024



