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Consumers prefer branded apples, study shows

August 02 , 2024

Blueberries can now be exported to Chile from all U.S. states

The U.S. market is key to the Chilean blueberry sector, and, until now, only fresh blueberries from Oregon, Washington, and California were approved for entry into Chile.
August 02 , 2024

Sun World International expands citrus and subtropical varietals portfolio with Biogold acquisition

The acquisition further advances the firm's intent to "dramatically" accelerate their genetics offering to their 2,700+ licensees.
August 01 , 2024

Kroger adds new American-grown fresh produce brand to stores

August 01 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: USDA permits non-fumigated Chilean table grapes for U.S. imports

The long-sought approval of an inspection-based alternative to methyl bromide fumigation will benefit fruit quality for approved exporters, industry leaders say.
August 01 , 2024

Hass Avocado Board's impact on the increase of avocado consumption in the US

In an exclusive interview for Avobook, Emiliano Escobedo, executive director of the Hass Avocado Board, reveals the challenges and successes of avocado promotion in the United States.
August 01 , 2024

Chile's third-largest fruit export destination is no longer Europe

August 01 , 2024

Shipping rates are on the rise globally

Led mainly by tight capacity and strong demand, as well as the ongoing disruption in the Red Sea, rates are approaching record highs seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 01 , 2024

Indian mango shipments score 20% annual growth

In 2023-24, the Asian country has exported over $60 million in margo shipments to the world.
August 01 , 2024

South African lemon and orange volumes revised down

Recent floods in Citrusdal, a town located in the Western Cape province of South Africa, have dealt great structural damage to farming communities.
August 01 , 2024