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Pear Bureau Northwest receives trade mitigation relief funding
PRESS RELEASE Portland, Ore. - Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) has been awarded US$1,540,830 in the second round of the Agricultural Trade Program (ATP) funding - part of the U.S. government's larger trade mitigation relief package. Between the two allocations, the organization has received a total of US$2.1 million in funding to be used for promotional […]
August 13 , 2019
Super-repellent coatings for fresh produce: The future of food safety?
The super-repellent coatings will protect fresh produce from cross-contamination along the supply chain, reducing foodborne illnesses, says AgriLife Research.
August 13 , 2019
Chile poised for imminent citrus access to China as inspectors visit
The Chilean citrus industry has sought market access to China for many years and hopes to achieve it in November, with Chinese inspectors currently on a 10-day tour of numerous growing regions.
August 13 , 2019
Eco Farms raises money and donates fresh fruit to local organizations
PRESS RELEASE Los Angeles, CA – Eco Farms is no stranger to helping feed those less fortunate and that was in full effect the last couple weekends at events in Los Angeles, CA. On August 4, Eco Farms was the official Avocado sponsor at the 7th Annual Angel City Avocado Festival and donated all proceeds […]
August 13 , 2019
Sun World names CEO and plans expansion into other fruit crops
"We’re now also poised to diversify into other tremendously economically important fruit crops – through organic growth, acquisitions or both -- and to expand our IP and genetics’ footprint,” says Sun World International's new CEO.
August 13 , 2019
Strawberries in Charts: Prices looking up for next six months
As strawberry volumes start dropping off, prices begin to climb dramatically. In fact, June and July's low prices typically double to make the figures seen in November.
August 13 , 2019
Scientists sequence avocado genome - will lead to "faster and more effective" breeding programs
Scientists have sequenced the avocado genome, shedding light on the ancient origins of the fruit and laying the groundwork for future improvements to farming and breeding programs.
August 13 , 2019
Biosecurity NZ steps up Auckland fruit fly response - "We won't be relaxing our efforts"
While there has been no sign of the Queensland fruit fly since July, Biosecurity New Zealand is resuming baiting and more intensive trapping in Northcote.
August 12 , 2019
Belgian supermarket employs produce-recognizing AI for faster checkout
Colruyt Lowest Prices is the first Belgian supermarket to utilize AI; its smart cameras can recognize 120 different kinds of fruit and vegetables for more efficient checkouts.
August 12 , 2019
U.S.: Dole recalls baby spinach over possible salmonella contamination
The baby spinach products were distributed in 10 states, but they are now expired and so far there have been no reported illnesses.
August 12 , 2019
