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Chilean grape companies planning to file class action lawsuit in U.S. over losses and charges

A Chilean-headquartered law firm is working with exporters and growers to file the lawsuit in a U.S. East Coast court against shipping companies and the Port of Philadelphia.
June 08 , 2022

Watch: How to prune a citrus tree

Do you have a mature lemon tree that's really slowing down? Might be time for a 'skeleton prune' to coax it back to vigour. This video will show you how.
June 08 , 2022

Temporary improvements in U.S. port congestion

Over the last few days, U.S. port congestion numbers have remained low after record highs were observed at the start of the year. However, these improvements could be just temporary.
June 06 , 2022

Tips to grow your own lemons

Lemons can be grown as a container plant, even in Pennsylvania. Find out how to cultivate lemons from blossom to ripe fruit in this article.
June 03 , 2022

Fresh Del Monte announces expansion into row crop business

Fresh Del Monte is expanding its crop portfolio as it continues to find innovative ways to optimize its assets amid global concerns over rising costs and global food shortages. 
June 02 , 2022

IBO announces Poland as host country for 2023 Summit and solidarity with Ukrainian blueberry growers

The forthcoming International Blueberry Organization Summit will take place in Lublin, Poland from 3-5 July, 2023. The IBO hopes to support the growth of a sector, while at the same time highlighting Ukraine’s blueberry industry in a show of solidarity.
June 01 , 2022

Tips for growing vegetables in containers

Container gardening is an increasingly popular way for home gardeners to grow their favorite vegetables, particularly when gardening space is limited.
June 01 , 2022

Planting and caring for cherry tomatoes in your home garden

This guide from the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences gives a great overview of cherry tomato varieties and how to plant and care for them.
May 31 , 2022

U.S. gives green light to Ecuadorian avocado imports

The move comes after almost nine years of negotiations and will help Ecuador’s Ministry of Agriculture in its aim to increase avocado production area from 6,000 hectares to 10,000 hectares. 
May 30 , 2022

Explainer: Types of blueberries

Several types of blueberry are available as nursery plants through online catalogs or retail outlets. Not all types are suitable for your region, as Oregon State University explains.
May 30 , 2022