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New product "proven as cure and prevention" for banana disease TR4

The natural fungicide tested in fields in Ecuador and by researchers at Texas A&M that showed preventative and curative qualities on TR4 disease.
August 13 , 2020

Spanish berry exports down in 2020 amid lower demand

With various challenges ranging from labor shortages amid migration issues from Morroco and unexpected rainfall, Spanish berry export volumes have declined.
August 13 , 2020

U.S. retail produce market "growing more complex by the week"

Fresh produce demand in the U.S. retail market softened slightly in the week ended August 2, with numerous factors affecting sales.
August 13 , 2020

Walmart partners with Instacart, heating up competition with Amazon

The development comes on the heels of Uber's integration with grocery delivery company Cornershop, and also marks a stepping up of the competition with one of Walmart's biggest rivals: Amazon.
August 12 , 2020

AERODOMO by Broom Group: Mobile architecture

AERODOMO is focused in the designing and manufacturing of Pressostatic Warehouses (Domos), for the agricultural and fruit industry, with excellent results.
August 12 , 2020

New tools created in the fight against citrus greening disease

Scientists are closer to gaining the upper hand on a citrus greening disease, saying new models of the bacterium linked to the disease reveal control methods that were previously unavailable.
August 12 , 2020

Giumarra completes test flight of peaches within California

The Giumarra Companies recently completed a test flight shipment to deliver peaches grown in the San Joaquin Valley to Southern California-based grocery retailer Gelson’s.
August 11 , 2020

U.S. company recalls citrus products over listeria fears

The company is calling numerous products after its routine internal testing identified Listeria monocytogenes on a piece of equipment in one of its packing facilities. 
August 11 , 2020

Washington apple crop "ample", with Gala to consolidate leading position

The fresh apple crop in the U.S. state of Washington is set to be on par with last year, with Gala set to cement its position as the leading variety.
August 11 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: California Stark Crimson pear prices soar

High prices for pear variety Stark Crimson aren’t unusual. But this year the prices are even higher than last year, which already had the highest prices for this variety since 2010.
August 11 , 2020