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Agronometrics in Charts: Chilean stone fruit season sees 19% increase in FOB export value

According to the Association of Fruit Exporters of Chile, the 2022-2023 season witnessed an 11% decline in export volume. However, this decrease was juxtaposed with a noteworthy 19% increase in the Free on Board (FOB) value.
July 20 , 2023

North Bay sends annual dividend to grower owners

Total return of annual dividend reinvestments from the cooperative to shareholders since 1993 total $70,245,730.
July 19 , 2023

FreshFruitPortal.com integrates Artificial Intelligence to news feed

This helps readers anticipate what content they will find every day on the site.
July 19 , 2023

National Mango Board welcomes new executive director

PRESS RELEASE The National Mango Board (NMB) announced the appointment of Ramon Ojeda as its new executive director. This transition occurs nine years after Manuel Michel accepted his position to lead the organization. Ojeda has served the NMB in Orlando, FL for nearly three years as the operations director where he oversees the financial, operational […]
July 19 , 2023

Pollen researched with plant heat stress resilience

A new investigation by University of Florida scientists is exploring how pollen develops in corn in hopes to identify genetic resiliency markers.
July 19 , 2023

U.S.: FDA completed review of bioengineered high-antioxidant purple tomatoes

Purple tomato variety is a licensed variety, proprietary to Norfolk Plant Sciences, currently being marketed exclusively in U.S. restaurants in a few areas.
July 19 , 2023

Summer Citrus from South Africa launches third annual "The Sweet Escape" summer sweepstakes

PRESS RELASE In its 25th consecutive citrus season, Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) launches its 2023 consumer summer promotion, “The Sweet Escape Sweepstakes.” For the third year in a row, this annual promotion offers shoppers an opportunity to win one of two $500 Visa gift cards to curate their own getaway this summer. “We continue to see an increase […]
July 18 , 2023

Robinson Fresh awarded Grand Lion for Good Vendor award

The Grand Lion for Good Vendor Award is a recognition of Robinson Fresh’s commitment to partnering with and participating in Food Lion Feeds’ hunger-relief projects.
July 18 , 2023

OPS trade talk

Over 1,800 participants at the Organic Produce Summit (OPS) surpassed 2022 participation by 300. The July 12-13 event was held at the Monterey Convention Center.
July 18 , 2023

Colombia Avocado Board names new executive director

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) announced industry veteran Manuel Michel as their new executive director starting July 17. 
July 18 , 2023