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The majority of the funds used to promote avocado consumption in the U.S. are generated through the Hass Avocado Board, with mandatory program assessments of 2.5 cents per pound on all avocados sold in the country. 

Nutraceutical company Ingredients by Nature recently published the results of experimental research into its proprietary citrus flavonoid Eriomin.

The company looks “to enhance capacity and operational efficiency, reinforcing its strategic vision for Latin America and providing additional trade opportunities for its customers,” an official release said.

Belgium-based perishable logistics provider Foodcareplus and India-based frozen products sea freight Intercontplus announced a partnership to to enhance supply chain solutions for fresh produce imports from around the world to India, including apples and citrus fruits. According to an announcement by Foodcareplus, the strategic partnership will focus on addressing the growing demand for sustainable import […]

The fresh produce and floral community’s premier opportunity to advocate on issues impacting the industry is coming to DC next week at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Conference. The organization announced that U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has just been added to the program and will deliver remarks at the upcoming Washington Conference […]

While the company searches for a permanent successor, Ricardo Naranjo, the current CFO of the company, will assume the role of interim CEO.

As of May 16, the number of daily transits in the Panamax locks increased from 17 to 24, and starting June 1, the number of daily transits in the Neopanamax locks will increase from 7 to 8.

The study shows that trade war between China and the United States can cause significant setbacks for California's agriculture sector.

The original projections put exports at 25.6 million 15kg. cartons, with smaller sizes and challenging growing conditions now lowering figures to 22 million cartons.

The firm is accused of funding the right-wing Colombian paramilitary group United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC).