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USDA allocates $280M to support Rio Grande Valley ag producers amid water shortages

The USDA says Rio Grande Valley farmers and producers are suffering from Mexico’s ongoing failure to meet its water delivery obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty.
March 21 , 2025

Blueberries may promote healthier aging

A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that eating blueberries and other flavonoid-rich foods may support healthy aging, including a lowered risk for poor mental health.  
March 21 , 2025

Hapag-Lloyd posts 2024 results and projections

The company’s profit fell to $2.6 billion, primarily due to decreased interest income and increased tax expenses.
March 21 , 2025

SEPC announces nominations for the Unseen Hero Award

Press release The Southeast Produce Council is proud to introduce The Unseen Hero Award, a special recognition honoring the individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the produce industry moving forward. These unsung heroes make a lasting impact without seeking the spotlight, whether in growing, shipping, packing, retail, or food service. We are […]
March 21 , 2025

HLB-resistant Australian lime variety could help Florida citrus industry

Grown successfully in Australia and California, Dr. Manjul Dutt, an Assistant Professor at the Horticultural Sciences Department at CREC, is spearheading research to adapt finger limes for Florida’s citrus industry.
March 21 , 2025

Walmart launches GenAI-Powered Assistant for merchants

Wally, a GenAI-powered tool designed to be a productivity multiplier for our merchants. Built on Walmart’s proprietary data, Wally automates a variety of time-consuming processes.
March 20 , 2025

CEO of Albert Heijn will leave the company

Lead food retail group Ahold Delhaize announced that CEO of Albert Heijn, Etos and Gall & Gall, Marit van Egmond, has decided to leave after 28 years in the company. Her last day is April 30th and the next successor will be announced soon. 
March 20 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: “TRIP” to EbluLUTION in Peru

Fresh produce and blueberry industry expert Diego Castagnasso details his journey visiting a blueberry production site in Pisco, Peru.
March 20 , 2025

Tanzania researchers intensify their focus on developing BBTV resistant banana

The effort is part of the organization's “Combating banana bunchy top virus in East Africa" project, created to develop a harmonized regional strategy for combating BBTV.
March 20 , 2025

Goldenberry Farms launches 2025 sugar mango miniature mango season

The brand has grown in popularity with more than 20 large retailers in the US, Canada, and Europe.
March 20 , 2025