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Agronometrics in Charts: British Columbia’s blueberry season kicks off
The cultivation of both wild (low bush) and cultivated (high bush) blueberries has undergone substantial expansion over the past decade.
July 25 , 2023
Spain ag exports drop again
Recent figures confirm a downward trend, with 2023’s first five months cumulatively showing a 9.6% decline over the same period of 2022.
July 25 , 2023
Ecuador pitahaya exports reach 29,000 tons
Ecuador’s Agency for Regulation and Phytosanitary and Zoosanitary Control (Agrocalidad) reports the certification of 4,779 pitahaya shipments to date, to 20 destinations, with more than 29,000 tons exported.
July 24 , 2023
South Africa citrus notes growth and a key ally
Marketing association Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA), based in Cape Town, celebrated its 25th consecutive year shipping citrus from South Africa to the U.S., recognizing a key trade partner and the growth of its exports.
July 24 , 2023
Port of Oakland container volume down
Due to the uncertainty of now resolved labor negotiations between the International Longshoremen and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association, importers have continued to redirect cargo to East Coast and Gulf Coast ports.
July 24 , 2023
USA Pears granted Produce Powerhouse award
More than 700 grower families in the Pacific Northwest are currently preparing to begin harvest in August, with promotional volumes soon coming to the market.
July 24 , 2023
USDA accepting applications for agribusiness trade mission to Southeast Asia
Trade mission participants will travel to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, connecting with key importers and learning first-hand from government and industry leaders about local market conditions.
July 21 , 2023
First ever Global Tropicals Congress gathering big names
Thought leaders from all parts of the tropicals and exotics supply chain will offer their expert commentary and insight through a series of talks, interviews and discussion.
July 21 , 2023
OPS 2023 recap: A bright future for organics
New organic rules and regulations, the challenges facing Controlled Environment Agriculture, and the ability to effectively connect the benefits of organic fresh produce to consumers were among the hot-button topics explored at the seventh annual Organic Produce Summit.
July 21 , 2023
Peruvian blueberry campaign projects volume decline
Exports to date represent a drop from the industry’s initial projections caused by atypical weather in Peru as a result of the El Niño phenomenon bringing higher than average temperatures.
July 20 , 2023
