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Celebrate 10 years Of California Avocado Month this June

The California Avocado Commission is partnering with Chef Nyesha Arrington for a month-long celebration of exclusive California avocado dishes.
May 24 , 2022

Peruvian Table Grape Producers Association joins SHAFFE

The Southern Hemisphere Association for Fresh Fruit Exporters (SHAFFE) announced further expansion with the incorporation of the Peruvian Table Grape Producers Association (Provid Peru). 
May 24 , 2022

The future of methyl bromide

Methyl Bromide is an indispensable tool for the fruit trade, but with significant downsides. However a potential alternative is on the horizon thanks to trials being conducted under the supervision of the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service in partnership with Draslovka Services, Western Fumigation and Holt Logistics.
May 24 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Indian mangoes swiftly recovering lost ground within the U.S. market 

In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Sarah Ilyas studies the state of the Indian mango market, with a lower yield but great quality expected for this season.
May 24 , 2022

Guatemala presents innovative agricultural offer based on industrialization

A selection of 280 national and regional exhibitors for the 20th edition of the Regional Platform AGRITRADE Expo & Conference of AGEXPORT. The organizers estimate that in two business days there will be a closing for sales of US$30 million.
May 23 , 2022

Dole doubles down on value added segment with meal kit

These 3 new products join 60 other Dole salad kits, salad mixes and slaws including the popular Chopped! and Premium salad kit lines and 15 ready-to-eat bowl salads, for a total of 78 product offerings. 
May 23 , 2022

Despite signs of recovery, Shanghai port congestion to continue

As China's Covid restrictions have been lifted in Shanghai, there have been some signs of recovery, but port congestion is expected to continue around the world.
May 23 , 2022

Naturipe Farms expects high volume from 2022 Georgia blackberry crop 

Naturipe’s blackberry growing season in Georgia is set to start mid-May and will last through early July with high-quality, delicious berries. Peak volumes are expected through the month of June.
May 23 , 2022

Valencia growers predict a €150 million loss as a result of adverse weather

After two and a half months of persistent rain, low temperatures and a lack of sun, Comunitat Valencia farmers are beginning to come to terms with the full extent of the damage caused to the majority of their crops.
May 20 , 2022

USDA projects fall in Chile’s apple, pear harvest, while table grapes grow

Despite a rough start to the table grape season, the USDA report found exports had recovered in April and onward.
May 20 , 2022