Strawberries could help fight heart disease, study says

The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study showed that a diet low in fruit is among the top three risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

February 27 , 2023

Changes in the European blueberry market

Blueberry growers face many challenges. Industry leaders will talk about them during the 11th International Blueberry Conference in Poland (March 9-10, 2023).

February 24 , 2023

Peru agriculture amongst those hurt in Russia fertilizer export sanctions

On several occasions Peru’s government tried and failed to secure imports. In the absence of alternatives, it began supporting a program to increase use of organic fertilizers from seabird excrement, known as guano.

February 23 , 2023

California avocado volume ramping up in March

Heavy January rains were welcomed throughout California’s avocado production areas.

February 22 , 2023

Chile’s latest grape forecast pegs exports 10% down in 2022-23

The new forecast indicates that exports would reach 67.1 million boxes. Of this amount, 36 million boxes will be of new varieties, while 19.5 million boxes will consist of traditional varieties.

February 17 , 2023

Mexican avocado exports to the U.S. now worth $3B

The country’s sustainable practices and an efficient and effective use of water resources have allowed the industry to secure surplus volumes in order to set annual records in the international market.

February 15 , 2023