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Guatemala avocado growers strategize, look to fill gaps in Europe

The Guatemalan avocado industry is seeking to organize production and increase export quality in order to reach new markets as well as fill gaps in the European market.
August 09 , 2021

'Mega-drought' in Andes leaves peaks with little snow

Minimal rain and snowfall are leaving many of the mountains between Ecuador and Argentina with thin to no snow cover, leaving dry, brown earth exposed.
August 09 , 2021

USDA announces $10M in specialty crop grant funding

Funding will be available for use in the Spring of 2022 with awarded projects with a period of performance of 36 months.
August 09 , 2021

Del Monte looks to offset rising costs with higher fresh cut prices - CEO

Speaking on an earnings call for the second financial quarter, Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh was asked about the impact of unprecedented supply chain pressures and rising costs banana growers and marketers.
August 09 , 2021

Washington apple crop expected to be similar to 2020 despite heat wave

For the third straight year, Gala will be the most numerous variety with a 21% share, now five percentage points ahead of former leading variety Red Delicious.
August 09 , 2021

Michigan blueberry grower Shelly Hartmann named Chair of USHBC

PRESS RELEASE Michigan blueberry grower Shelly Hartmann has been named chair of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC). Hartmann, who co-owns True Blue Farms with her husband Dennis, succeeds Chris Barnhill of North Carolina. Serving on the USHBC board for 10 years, most recently as vice-chair, Hartmann is also actively involved in a number of […]
August 06 , 2021

U.S. FMC probes eight container lines over congestion surcharges

The ocean carriers are being asked to provide the Commission’s Bureau of Enforcement with details about congestion or related surcharges they have implemented or announced.
August 06 , 2021

Important fruit fly study to make future research possible

How fruit fly taste neurons function is critical for a deeper understanding of feeding behavior when their appetite can wreak havoc on the agricultural sector.
August 06 , 2021

AeroFarms & Nokia partner for AI-enabled plant vision technology

AeroFarms and Nokia Bell Labs have unveiled a new partnership to expand their joint capabilities in cutting-edge networking, autonomous systems, and integrated machine vision and machine learning technologies.
August 06 , 2021

Westfalia Fruit Group appoints new USA President

Westfalia Fruit has announced that a well-known trailblazer in the global produce industry has been appointed President of its USA operations, from the end of August 202
August 06 , 2021