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Yello apple will return to selected groceries

Yello apple will be back this season thanks to a fruitful harvest. The apple originated in The Nagano Research Center, Japan, 1983 and it's a cross between a golden delicious and senshu apple and its known for its golden yellow skin and sweet flavor. The fruit is exclusively owned and grown by Montague in Australia […]

May 23 , 2024

Report shows pomegranates may improve Alzheimer's treatment

Utolithin A, a gut compound that's produced by ingesting pomegranates, berries, and nuts, can have an impact on aging and diseases like alzheimer's. The compound has been proved to improve muscle function in young animals and the prevention of age-related muscle decline in old-mice. Urolithin A removes weak mitochondria from the brain and is as […]

May 23 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru's quest for varietal diversification in blueberries

Peru is actively integrating new varieties into its blueberry production portfolio, driven in part by recent occurrences linked to the "El Niño'' phenomenon which significantly affected production in 2023.

May 23 , 2024

South Korean imports of tropical fruit at an all-time high

The government has been spearheading an effort to diversify supply to alleviate the high fruit prices of apples and pears, which are the main culprits behind price spikes.

May 23 , 2024

Tenerife avocado's characteristics differentiate it in European market

To carry out the study, the scientists analyzed 50 samples of avocados produced in seven municipalities of Tenerife.

May 23 , 2024

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US government invests in domestic fertilizer projects U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing in domestic fertilizer projects to strengthen competition for U.S. farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers. This funding advances President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to grow the nation’s economy from the middle out and bottom up. It will create jobs and spur economic growth in […]

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GLC Cerritos earns Fair Trade certification for avocado production in Jalisco Press release (GLC Cerritos) Grupo Aguacatero Los Cerritos, Jalisco’s leading avocado exporter, announced that it has earned Fair Trade certification for its farms and packing facility. This is an important step in developing steady supplies of Fair Trade avocados for the United States market. GLC’s Mission is to inspire other farmers with sustainability while growing […]

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Weekly mango volume to the US drops The volume shipped from Mexico was approximately 3,089,442 boxes for a total of 33,716,953 boxes for the season.

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Study taps into genetics to create the perfect peach The innovative research is expected to offer breeders a powerful tool and insight to enhance peach varieties by decoding gene functions.

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APHIS removes Oriental Fruit Fly quarantine in Santa Clara County, California This action releases the 112 square miles of the Santa Clara County quarantine, which contained 27 acres of commercial agriculture.

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South African table grape industry poised for recovery in 2024 Favorable low temperatures could push production up to 370,000 metric tons (MT), a recent USDA report suggests.

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California avocado month activity kicks off Press release (California Avocado Commission) IRVINE, Calif. (May 21, 2024) – The California Avocado Commission initiated its annual “June is California Avocado Month” marketing program with media outreach and announcement activities in May. The organization continues its “What’s Inside a California Avocado” advertising and social media campaign spotlighting the California difference and focusing on communication […]

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Colombia's mango de azucar and its potential in the United States market The first days of May marked a milestone for Colombian agroexports. For the first time, mango de azucar was shipped to the United States via maritime route. A total of 13 tons were sent from Santa Marta, Colombia, to the Port of Savannah, Georgia, with the sector hoping that this will be the first of […]

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ThroughPut.AI and Inteligistics announce strategic partnership Press release (ThroughPut Inc.) PALO ALTO, Calif., May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ThroughPut Inc., the industrial AI supply chain Decision Intelligence pioneer, and Inteligistics, the leading digital visibility solutions provider for perishable supply chains, today announced a strategic technology alliance to accelerate profitability for the sales of perishable goods. This area is typically plagued by volatile prices and volumes, […]

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Divert Inc. expands facilities in effort to reduce food waste Impact technology company Divert Inc. announced a new Integrated Diversion & Energy Facility will be opening in Harrison, Ohio, as a way to further their goal of preventing and processing food waste and to bring new job opportunities to the county. The U.S. produces more than 63 million tons of wasted food annually. At the […]

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A different season for the Southern blueberry industry

Agronomist Betina Ernst addresses the weather phenomena that altered production cycles and created different market conditions for the crop in 2023-24. Agronomist Betina Ernst addresses the weather phenomena that altered production cycles and created different market conditions for the crop in 2023-24.

May 15 , 2024
100 million years of avocado history: A legacy of nature and human perseverance

Mexico’s Avocado Producers, Packers and Exporters Association recaps the long story of one of the world's most popular fruit. Mexico’s Avocado Producers, Packers and Exporters Association recaps the long story of one of the world's most popular fruit.

April 24 , 2024
Opinion: North American Blueberry Council’s response to Consumer Reports

North American Blueberry Council President Kasey Cronquist addresses negative reports around the crop. North American Blueberry Council President Kasey Cronquist addresses negative reports around the crop.

April 19 , 2024
IFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban

The IFPA A-NZ outlines key challenges for the produce sector ahead of the Sept. 1, 2025 PLU ban, specifically implementation. The IFPA A-NZ outlines key challenges for the produce sector ahead of the Sept. 1, 2025 PLU ban, specifically implementation.

April 11 , 2024
IFPA welcomes USDA’s updates to WIC nutrition program

The IFPA welcomes updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, helping to ensure fruit and vegetable access. The IFPA welcomes updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, helping to ensure fruit and vegetable access.

April 09 , 2024
Column: Bananas have been too cheap for decades

Industry leaders at the World Banana Forum discussed the pricing of bananas during the last few decades, saying current prices are not sustainable for the supply chain. Industry leaders at the World Banana Forum discussed the pricing of bananas during the last few decades, saying current prices are not sustainable for the supply chain.

April 03 , 2024
CPMA welcomes Canadian government's support of national school food program

The program will aim to deliver meals to an additional 400,000 children per year. The program will aim to deliver meals to an additional 400,000 children per year.

April 02 , 2024
Fridays on the Farm: a labor of love for Rhode Island berry, stone fruit farm

The Eckharts grow strawberries, cherries, cane berries, peaches and more on their 100-acre farm. FSA Rhode Island features their story. The Eckharts grow strawberries, cherries, cane berries, peaches and more on their 100-acre farm. FSA Rhode Island features their story.

March 29 , 2024
Farming in her footsteps: Visit Annie B’s family farm

During the pandemic, the Givens family decided to set up farming operations to honor matriarch Annie B's legacy. During the pandemic, the Givens family decided to set up farming operations to honor matriarch Annie B's legacy.

March 18 , 2024
Pomelo Diplomacy: How a favorite Thai fruit advanced U.S. trade ties

APHIS Senior Foreign Service Officer Marc Gilkey addresses how, through the pomelo, the quintessential Thai fruit, the U.S. and Thailand recently celebrated almost two centuries of collaboration. APHIS Senior Foreign Service Officer Marc Gilkey addresses how, through the pomelo, the quintessential Thai fruit, the U.S. and Thailand recently celebrated almost two centuries of collaboration.

March 06 , 2024

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Agronometrics in Charts: Peru's quest for varietal diversification in blueberries

May 23 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Northwest Cherry Growers forecast a favorable cherry crop for 2024

Optimal spring weather conditions this season have provided relief to growers, with the Northwest Cherry Growers (NWCG) pegging the 2024 crop at 20.9 million cartons.

May 21 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: The success story of Kosovo’s blueberry industry

From humble beginnings of just 10 hectares planted in 2012, Kosovo now boasts an impressive 150 hectares dedicated to blueberry cultivation, yielding approximately 700 tons annually.

May 16 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Farmers' share: Disparity in fresh strawberry prices

According to the USDA Economic Research Service, American farmers have been getting just over half of the total amount consumers spend on fresh strawberries since 2020.

May 14 , 2024

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