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USDA appoints new Director for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of Manjit K. Misra as the new Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
April 26 , 2023
Pairwise and Partnership for a Healthier America unite in shared mission to increase access to fruits and vegetables
New multi-year partnership will help provide 630,000 servings of fruits and vegetables to families across the country
April 26 , 2023
Haskap berry coming on for Oppy
Haskap berry, variety mainly known by Canada’s West Coast farmers markets, is expanding in the berry repertoire of Oppy.
April 26 , 2023
Total produce dollar sales up by 3% in Q1, OPN says
The report states that “the average price gap between conventional and organic is now the largest it has been in the last four years”.
April 25 , 2023
Dole seeks to develop €50M logistics hub in Ireland - report
The pre-planning process is underway, with the new food processing and distribution site expected to create 400 new jobs for the region.
April 25 , 2023
Costa Group’s overseas berry hectarage surpasses domestic plantings
The firm’s annual report stated that international berry plantings have grown to 749 hectares (1850.82 acres), coming ahead of its 727ha (1796.46 acres) of berry farms in Australia.
April 25 , 2023
How to save water in your home fruit or veg patch
With climate changing rapidly in recent years, farmers and gardeners need to adapt to the new conditions to keep their crops healthy and productive.
April 25 , 2023
New challenges and opportunities for China’s cherry import market
Chile exported more than 415,000 tons of cherries, a 17% increase year-on-year, the 2023 Global Cherry Summit was a celebration and a gathering of the industry to look into the future.
April 25 , 2023
Oppy celebrates 20-year promise amid Fresh Week
2023 marks two decades of Oppy brand pledge expect the world from us
April 25 , 2023
Export volumes at Port of Oakland increased 13% in March
This March marks the first month since November 2020 that Port of Oakland loaded exports have outpaced full imports.
April 24 , 2023
