Washington State University's WA64 apple finally has a name

Washington State University apple breeder Kate Evans announced the apple's new name, Sunflare, at the Northwest Horticulture Expo in Yakima, Washington.

December 12 , 2024

Kroger-Albertsons merger terminated

Albertsons is now suing Kroger for billions of dollars, claiming Kroger refused to offer an adequate divestiture package and repeatedly ignored regulators' concerns.

December 11 , 2024

Naturipe amplifies strawberry program

Driven by new investments in expanded acreage, cutting-edge growing techniques, and proprietary flavorful varieties, the company expects to quadruple its supply of premium greenhouse strawberries during the 2024-25 season

December 11 , 2024

South Africa's citrus trade relationship with India continues to thrive

90% of Indian imported pears come from South Africa, and citrus exports to India have increased by 20,000 tons in four years.

December 09 , 2024

Leading citrus exporting countries in 2023

Citrus exports drive local economies and meet the growing demand for fresh, healthy, and sustainable food around the world.

December 05 , 2024

USDA announces appointments to the National Mango Board

The NMB now has 18 members, including 8 importers, 7 foreign producers, 2 domestic producers, and 1 first handler.

December 04 , 2024

New ILA strike could come in January

John Drake, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's VP of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Supply Chain Policy, warns about the devastating economic impacts a second strike could pose for the global supply chain.

December 02 , 2024

As Kenyan avocado production grows, how can it increase its share of global exports?

Between 2018 and 2022, the country's avocado production grew from 317,000 tons to more than 632,000 tons, with Hass avocados representing 70% of the total share. 

December 02 , 2024

Brazil has a new sweeter and more lucrative blackberry

'BRS Terena,' a blackberry that combines high productivity, greater sweetness, lower acidity, and improved post-harvest shelf life.

November 29 , 2024

Emiliano Escobedo talks about prospects for the US avocado market

The U.S. is the world's largest market for avocados, consuming nearly 3 billion pounds per year, which transfers to nearly 9 pounds per person.

November 25 , 2024