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Chilean stone fruit, berries post strong export numbers for February
China is the main market for Chilean fresh fruit, grabbing US$1.952 billion in exports and experiencing 30.6% growth compared to the same period in 2023.
March 15 , 2024
USDA Scientist Tara McHugh reflects on food waste and adding value for fruit growers
For Tara McHugh, the enjoyment of food science comes from bringing innovation to scientific challenges, collaborating with others, and seeing the impact and benefits these projects have for the general public.
March 15 , 2024
USDA announces $40.5 Million in grants to support domestic organic products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded about $40.5 million for 60 grant projects through the Organic Market Development Grant program.
March 14 , 2024
Chilean table grape volumes revised down
Despite the head start in Coquimbo, harvests in the Valparaíso, Metropolitan and O’Higgins regions were much later due, in part, to a colder spring.
March 14 , 2024
Agronometrics Shorts: Despite steep drop in 2023, Peruvian blueberry export outlook remains strong - USDA
Despite the underwhelming performance in 2023, Peru remains conducive to rapid testing of new blueberry varieties, with an average testing period of eight months.
March 14 , 2024
GLC Cerritos LLC hires Sustainability Director Armando Garcia
PRESS RELEASE In order to enhance its sustainability efforts, GLC Cerritos LLC, the leading Jalisco avocado grower-shipper, has hired Armando Garcia as Director of Sustainability. This newly created position will evaluate current sustainability initiatives with in the company and define a strategy for future projects. “Cerritos has shown a strong commitment for its sustainable development […]
March 14 , 2024
U.S.: Allergy alert issued on undeclared coconut, milk in cashews
A distributor is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of 8.25 oz Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews, because it may contain undeclared coconut and milk.
March 13 , 2024
USDA trade mission seeks to promote U.S. agribusiness in South Korea
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, March 13, 2024 – Representatives from 49 U.S. companies and organizations will join the U.S. Department of Agriculture agribusiness trade mission to Seoul, South Korea, led by Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor, March 25-28. “Exports of U.S. agricultural and related products to South Korea totaled more […]
March 13 , 2024
Sun World takes unlicensed grape growers to court in Italy
Sun World gathered evidence of unlicensed grapes by drone surveillance and found unauthorized plantations of Sugrathirtyfive, Sugranineteen, Sugrathirteen and Sugraone.
March 13 , 2024
Spain and Morocco strawberry fight could end in court
Morocco’s Ministry of Agriculture and its food safety agency, ONSSA, have denied reports from Spain regarding the safety of its strawberry exports.
March 13 , 2024
