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Berry People transitions to Pacific Northwest blueberry supplies and announces late-season organic offering
Berry People, a year-round, full-line supplier of organic and conventional branded berries and avocados, is transitioning its blueberry supply to the Pacific Northwest as the Mexican and California seasons wind down.
June 13 , 2019
The Biocontrol Report: Economic decision-making in Integrated Pest Management
In order to fine-tune a quality Integrated Pest Management plan to meet the specific agro-economic needs of individual farms, there are a few key terms with which one should become familiar.
June 13 , 2019
Global Grape Summit wrap-up part three: What is needed to be successful in the future?
This third part will feature two future-focused sessions - one on how to win with new varieties through optimum marketing strategies, and another on what the industry could look like 10 years from now and what companies need to do to be successful.
June 13 , 2019
Fall Creek opens blueberry nursery in South Africa, welcomes new regional director
“Fall Creek is investing in a South Africa nursery to serve the blueberry industry’s growth needs in the RSA and Sub-Saharan Africa region,” says COO.
June 12 , 2019
Global Grape Summit wrap-up part two: Consumer response to new varieties
This second part of the Global Grape Summit wrap-up will feature a session on the consumer response to new varieties, which included a panel made up of industry experts as well as a presentation on trends in the U.K. market.
June 12 , 2019
Generating added value in the avocado industry
With avocado production having risen significantly over recent years, the industrialization and transformation of the fruit have become an important alternative for many growers.
June 12 , 2019
After Trump drops tariff threat against Mexico, U.S. produce associations push for USMCA passage
Urging congress to ratify the USMCA, Western Growers said "Like NAFTA before it, the USMCA maintains zero-tariff treatment for all produce, a provision that led to the tripling of U.S. exports to Mexico over the past 25 years."
June 12 , 2019
Argentina to send increased blueberry volumes in second export season to China
Committee of Argentine Blueberries said it hopes to increase market opportunities in the Asian nation until China represents 20 or 25% of its production.
June 12 , 2019
Global Grape Summit wrap-up part one: International panorama and spotlight on Peru
Part one of our Global Grape Summit coverage features presentations from Manuel José Alcaíno, President, Decofrut (Chile) and Alejandro Fuentes, General Manager, Agrícola Don Ricardo (Peru).
June 11 , 2019
Mexican tomato exports to U.S. fall due to 17.5% tariff
AMHPAC explains a guarantee is now required from exporters - if it does not cover the entire exported volume, it obliges them to send a smaller quantity. leading some companies to export half of what they would normally ship.
June 11 , 2019
