Cherry industry leaders gather in Chile for Global Cherry Summit 2024

The Summit will provide its 1,400 attendees with all the necessary information to understand the variables that affect the growth and global development of this crop, through lectures and the participation of 80 companies in the industry.

April 24 , 2024

Food price shocks, extreme weather and conflict drive world hunger

Conflict insecurity was the major driver of high acute food insecurity in 20 countries and territories, and the major reason why the 2024 outlook remains bleak in places like Palestine, Sudan and Haiti.

April 24 , 2024

USDA restricts PACA violators in Florida, Georgia, and Texas, lifts ban on Prometo Produce Corp

Sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without USDA approval

April 24 , 2024

Baltimore sues owners and operators of Dali ship, claiming negligence

The suit claims there was "gross negligence, and recklessness” from Grace Ocean Private Limited, the ship’s owner and Synergy Marine Private Limited, manager. 

April 24 , 2024

Chilean walnut volumes down on delayed harvest

Despite these recent challenges, Chilean walnut growers have enjoyed an explosive rise in production volumes in the last seven years, increasing exports by 258%.  

April 24 , 2024

South Texas citrus under alert: USDA urges vigilance against invasive pests

South Texas citrus is under attack and the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is asking residents for their help.

April 24 , 2024

Specialty crop funding increase proposed in Senate to support fruit growers

Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture.

April 24 , 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.

April 24 , 2024

Drought in Mexico could have severe effects on Texas citrus

The Texas citrus industry, the largest in the U.S. after California and Florida, is “highly dependent on water from Mexico, according to Dale Murden, president of Texas Citrus Mutual.

April 24 , 2024

The roots of North America’s largest grapevine nursery 

For growers, Sunridge Nurseries has become a familiar name, with an earned reputation for their honesty, integrity and commitment.

April 24 , 2024