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Spain's Freshuelva selects hundreds of workers in Colombia for berry campaign

This selection in Latin America complements the one carried out in December 2024 in Morocco, which selected 1,300 workers who will begin to join in March this year.
January 13 , 2025

Scientists develop eco-friendly pesticide alternative using citron juice

The international team, which includes experts from China, India, and Poland, developed this method as part of Russia's Priority 2030 national research initiative.
January 13 , 2025

Last year set the scene logistically for many seasons to come for South African citrus

Justin Chadwick, in his latest From the Desk of the CEO letter, says this year's citrus season is going to be full of interesting mix of events in the logistics and shopping space. 
January 13 , 2025

USDA initiative grants $650M in funding for Specialty Crops

The USDA announcement follows the SCFBA's request in December for additional investment in the MASC program and a modified structure for payment limitations after specialty crop production.
January 10 , 2025

Peruvian table grapes on the road to recovery

The Peruvian Table Grape Producers Association (Provid) projects record exports, estimating more than 78 million boxes of 8.2 kilos each, equivalent to approximately 640,000 MT.
January 10 , 2025

UF/IFAS explores new approach to combat citrus greening

Genetically edited citrus trees could help advance the fight against the devastating greening disease.
January 10 , 2025

Citrus Growers Association of South Africa announces new CEO

After many years as CEO, Justin Chadwick will retire at the end of March.
January 10 , 2025

ILA's President says Trump deserves "full credit for the successful tentative Master Contract Agreement"

Dagget said President Trump’s bold stance helped prevent a second coast-wide strike at ports from Maine to Texas and helped both parties reach a tentative agreement. 
January 09 , 2025

ILA and USMX reach tentative agreement to avoid a port strike

In a joint statement, the two sides agreed to continue operating under the current contract until the union can meet with its full Wage Scale Committee and schedule a ratification vote.
January 09 , 2025

Due to low production and strong demand, Brazilian orange prices hit record highs in 2024

Weather conditions in the Brazilian citrus belt were predominantly dry, with high temperatures during crop development.
January 09 , 2025