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Florida citrus fighting greening disease
With adverse weather conditions and the ever-present citrus greening disease, 2023’s crop is the smallest produced since World War II. However, the sector is already working on its comeback.
August 10 , 2023
Agronometrics in Charts: 2023 witnessed cherry prices plummeting to their lowest levels in nearly 10 years
An unexpected turn of events unfolded as a series of exceptionally hot days in Washington accelerated the ripening process, overlapping production with California's harvest.
August 10 , 2023
BID Invest grants Pura Fruit $10M for grape expansion
The financing provided by BID Invest will support Pura Fruit's growth strategy by expanding its agricultural production through the planting of 150 new acres of table grapes, increasing water storage capacity, and the installation of covers on plantations.
August 10 , 2023
Chilean exports to the U.S. up fivefold
In 2003, Chile became the sixth country worldwide and the first from South America to have an FTA with the U.S.
August 09 , 2023
David Oppenheimer and Co. I LLC recalls organic green kiwifruit
The recalled organic green kiwifruit is grown in New Zealand, exported to North America and repacked locally for sale in one-pound clear plastic clamshells bearing the Zespri brand.
August 09 , 2023
South Texas sweet onion promotions exceed goals
Texas 1015 onion harvest is complete and although excessive and heavy rains damaged some fields, yields were plentiful, and demands were met, the brand saw a nearly 40% increase in acreage planted.
August 09 , 2023
Germany: Unexplored potential for U.S. cherry exports
Opportunities for U.S. sweet cherries in Germany are best at either end of the German domestic production cycle, being the end of May/beginning of June and August/September.
August 09 , 2023
GrubMarket acquires London Fruit
The family-owned distributor handles avocados, limes, mangos, and other premium tropical fruits sourced from Mexico, Peru, and other South American countries.
August 09 , 2023
South African farmers want WTO dispute declared over EU citrus rules
The EU's plant health rules could cut South Africa's orange exports to Europe by 20% this year, according to the Citrus Growers Association of South Africa (CGA).
August 08 , 2023
United States’ CDC “actively investigating” Cyclospora outbreak
The outbreak is linked to imported raw broccoli, with 20 identified cases stemming from this product. However, no specific brand or producer was identified.
August 08 , 2023
