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Peruvian blueberry volumes to end up 50% higher this season
In total, it expects to export 120,000 metric tons (MT), which would make it the world's leading exporter of the fruit.
January 17 , 2020
Avocados in Charts: An empty promise for California exporters in China
The question is whether a small per-kilo premium would be worthwhile for California producers to ship their avocados across the world.
January 17 , 2020
Agricultural waste used for car parts
3D modeling allows a team of researchers in Spain to fuse residue from common produce into car parts to make them more stable.
January 17 , 2020
'Outbreaks absolutely must stop': California LGMA in systematic overhaul of food safety
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement says it's boosting its efforts to improve safety following numerous E. coli outbreaks.
January 17 , 2020
Trade deal will open China for U.S. blueberries, avocados and nectarines
The official text of the deal signed at the White House on Wednesday states that the two countries must sign and implement a phytosanitary protocol to allow the import of those products into China within certain time periods.
January 16 , 2020
Canadian farm tech company on the benefits of precision farming
With a massive weather data set, smart platforms that gauge soil quality and predictive mapping, digital solutions make farming more efficient.
January 16 , 2020
FDA declares three E. coli outbreaks linked to Salinas romaine over
The FDA also said it is also planning to conduct an "additional, in-depth, root-cause investigation", after nearly 200 people were sickened from these outbreaks.
January 16 , 2020
Kiwifruit prices hit record in NZ in December
Kiwifruit sold for an average price of NZ$8.30 a kilogram last month, up 32% from November and almost double year-on-year.
January 16 , 2020
Albertsons preparing again to go public - reports
Albertsons has reportedly been updating initial-public-offering documents that have been confidentially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
January 16 , 2020
U.S. and China sign phase one trade deal, but produce tariffs remain
U.S. fruit and vegetable exporters may have to wait until the "phase two" deal is signed before China lowers its tariffs.
January 15 , 2020
