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Fresh produce dollar sales up, volume sales down in July 2022

Fresh produce sales were up 4.2 percent, but volume sales were down 4.8 percent, compared to July 2021.
August 19 , 2022

Agricultural Water Summit hailed a huge success, experts call for industry to address crisis unitedly

The event was organized by Yentzen Group and included presentations by experts from the public and private sectors who provided their perspectives and proposals for the best use of water resources.
August 05 , 2022

The first Agricultural Water Summit takes place tomorrow

The event, organized by Yentzen Group, will take place on Thursday at the Conference Center of the Sun Monticello Hotel, located in San Francisco de Mostazal, Chile.
August 03 , 2022

Del Monte posts "strong" Q2 net sales amid unprecedented cost pressures

But gross profit and net income took a hit amid "one of the most volatile and uncertain macroeconomic environments in recent history".
August 03 , 2022

Blueberry Country looks to hire Post Harvest Operations Manager

The leading New Zealand blueberry grower is looking for a Post Harvest Operations Manager to take care of all its post-harvest activities, as well as a selection of other key responsibilities.
July 27 , 2022

U.S. ITC scraps tariffs on fertilizer imports from Russia, Trinidad

The ITC justified the revokation of the significant anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties by saying that those imports did not hurt American producers.
July 19 , 2022

Port of Oakland import cargo up in May 2022

Port of Oakland import cargo volume increased last month despite continuing global supply chain woes.
July 06 , 2022

Mexico Council of IFPA calls for fairer prices for producers

Recently-formed Mexico Council of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has called on markets and retailers to provide fairer prices to ensure a sustainable future for Mexican producers. 
July 05 , 2022

Mexico’s growers showcase new emphasis on sustainability

Major producers and exporters across Mexico are investing in water and energy efficiency systems, and seeking to eliminate wastage, in an effort to address many of the environmental challenges that could have an impact across the country’s supply chain.
July 01 , 2022

Why homemade weed killers are not always better

Recipes for homemade weed killers abound on the internet. University of Illinois Extension specialist Michelle Wiesbrook explains why homemade is not always better.
June 30 , 2022

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