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OGS 2023 awards Braga Fresh CEO as Grower of the Year
Rod Braga, president and CEO of Braga Fresh, was selected based on his ongoing commitment and dedication to excellence in organic production, organic industry leadership, and innovation.
October 12 , 2023
El Niño’s impact on Peruvian blueberries
The 2023 Peruvian blueberry season has been challenging, primarily due to the impact of El Niño bringing unusually warm weather, with temperatures approximately nine degrees Fahrenheit above historical averages.
October 12 , 2023
Soren Bjorn named CEO of Driscoll’s
Soren Bjorn will assume the role in January 2024 and oversee the company’s global day-to-day operations as Miles Reiter, the current chairman and CEO retires and becomes executive chairman of the family-owned company.
October 11 , 2023
University of Florida releases citrus greening solutions
A sweet orange-like hybrid currently known as 1859 was selected for development thanks to its high tolerance to HLB, following more than 20 years of exposure to the disease.
October 11 , 2023
California walnut production up
Despite high input costs for producers, sales in the U.S. have grown by 28%, which has made it possible to overcome the high inventory at the beginning of the season.
October 11 , 2023
Despite rising costs, shoppers will pay premium for produce
Conducted in July, this Deloitte report is based on a survey of 2,000 U.S. consumers, and 100 U.S.-based grocery retail executives and examines the current state of the fresh food industry.
October 10 , 2023
Florida meetings with Feds disrupted by U.S. House fight
Leadership disruption in the U.S. House of Representatives has disrupted progress on Federal support of agricultural spending, The Apopka Voice reports Oct. 8.
October 10 , 2023
Superfresh Growers introduces recycled apple and pear bags
This initiative represents one of many efforts by Superfresh Growers to reduce its ecological footprint and conserve resources.
October 10 , 2023
Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian blueberry export volumes face a 50% decline year-on-year
Data compiled by Fresh Fruit Peru reveals that as of mid-September, blueberry shipments from Peru stood at a mere 40,527 tonnes, marking a significant 50% drop compared to the corresponding period in the previous year.
October 10 , 2023
Chilean blueberry exports project 6% drop
Andrés Armstrong, executive director of the Blueberry Committee, says that the drop can be attributed to changes in the Chilean production base, which saw a 2% acreage drop.
October 09 , 2023
