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Grape compound 'may be effective alternative to drugs' in fight against depression
Scientists have found that the plant compound resveratrol, found in the skin and seeds of grapes and berries, can block an enzyme that causes depression and anxiety.
August 21 , 2019
U.S.: Gladstone Land expands with US$33M pistachio farm purchase
Gladstone says this is the first closing of a two-part acquisition; the second closing will be larger and is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2019.
August 21 , 2019
Chilean cherry exports to rise 15% to over 200,000MT, forecasts USDA
It attributed the projected increase to increased productivity in new orchards. There are now 37,000 hectares of Chilean cherry farms - almost double the figure in the 2015-16 season.
August 21 , 2019
Argentina eyes U.S. mandarin, orange market access next year
A delegation from the U.S.'s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently visited the country to audit the production and control systems for citrus exports.
August 21 , 2019
EU apple market to "return to a year of stability", says VOG
Gerhard Dichgans, CEO of the major Italian cooperative consortium, provides an overview of expectations for the European apple market and production forecasts from VOG's members.
August 20 , 2019
Chilean Blueberry Committee implements quality system amid industry evolution
The Quality System covers five "fundamental pillars". These include correct varietal selection, production, harvest, post-harvest, and final verification that the quality meets the current market requirements.
August 20 , 2019
Grapes in Charts: Will lower volumes be enough to bring market back to "normal"?
The charts show that the U.S. grape market was recovered greatly over the last few weeks, but what does the rest of the season hold?
August 20 , 2019
MBO blueberry varieties to be grown in Argentina, Uruguay
Australia-based Mountain Blue Orchards - which owns the Eureka line of blueberries - awarded the exclusive production and marketing license following three years of negotiations and research between the parties.
August 19 , 2019
Pacific Organic Produce enhances positions in sales and grower relations
PRESS RELEASE San Francisco, CA - Pacific Organic Produce welcomes new hires Gerry Chua, Manuel Pinon and Tina Barnes to PACOs Sales and Grower Relations business teams. Sales Account Representative, Gerry Chua, has 30 years’ industry experience along with business acumen from his MBA from Santa Clara. He has sold a wide variety of both […]
August 19 , 2019
U.S.: Citrus greening spreads in three states
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) says the move follows citrus greening detections in "multiple locations" in these states.
August 19 , 2019
