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There were more cargo theft incidents near freight hubs and large cities, leading to hot spots in states such as California and Georgia, which ranked in first and second place in terms of cargo theft risk, according to Overhaul.

This year Gaza produced around 4,000 tons of grapes, 60% less than in 2022, mainly due to extreme heat and lack of rain, Reuters reports. 

The company announced the appointment of two global licensing directors to lead the company’s commercial activities and staff. The firm also appointed three new regional managers.

PRESS RELEASE G&R Farms, the third-generation Vidalia Onion grower in southeast Georgia, announced the passing of prominent Glennville farmer, businesswoman, and Vidalia Sweet Onion pioneer Pam Durrence Dasher, aged 79 on July 24, 2023. Dasher was the co-owner of G&R Farms with her brother-in-law Robert Dasher, a role she has held since 2003. The Tattnall […]

A U.S. grocery store’s net monthly profits are $40,000. This figure happens to match the estimated value of monthly food waste. Ryan Begin, CEO and co-founder at Divert, is addressing this on July 12 at the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey.

Some of NatureSweet’s efforts include income sustainability for its workers, who are paid almost 40% above the median wage of agricultural workers in Mexico, and approximately 25% above the median wage of its main competitors. 

While estimates tend to be up slightly according to the June 9 report, all categories of Florida citrus were down this season versus 2021-22.

The discovery was made in late May by authorities, who then notified the importer and proceeded to fumigate the entire cargo, which came originally from Honduras.

Grants will support five programs statewide to build or purchase homes for lower-income farmworkers and advance programs that help them become or remain homeowners through mortgage assistance.

“U.S. Hass avocado producers and marketers can take pride in knowing the Hass Avocado Board and our results over the past decade are a model for accelerating demand growth around the world,” said Emiliano Escobedo, Executive Director of the Hass Avocado Board.