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Federal channel for Port of Baltimore fully restored

The channel’s full restoration now allows for two-way traffic and cancels the additional safety requirements that were previously implemented due to the reduced channel width.
June 11 , 2024

Agronometrics Interviews: California Giant Berry Farms

Take a look at the state of the US blueberry season in an exclusive interview with California Giant Berry Farms.
June 11 , 2024

Spain flags Egyptian oranges due to high levels of pesticide

June 11 , 2024

Michigan Apple Committee allocates funds for research

The organization is looking to boosts the reputation of Michigan apples.
June 11 , 2024

Mediterranean countries show great potential for new grape varieties

Very early varieties are beneficial for the grower, because of their early arrival to the markets, and in terms of sustainability due to their short growing cycle.
June 11 , 2024

Florida leads watermelon season with ‘excellent’ quality fruit

Despite a slow start to the season, which has put the entirety of the season behind by 1% y-o-y, the state is now getting back in line with past years.
June 11 , 2024

ofi achieves industry first with Rainforest Alliance certification for almonds in US

June 10 , 2024

Peru works to contain diseases that affect bananas and plantains

The National Agricultural Health Service is taking steps to facilitate the introduction of in vitro plants of banana varieties for research and multiplication purposes and is expediting pest risk analyses to support the phytosanitary requirements for these imports.
June 10 , 2024

California Avocado Commission boosts production forecast by 20%

Terry Splane, CAC’s vice president of marketing, told FreshFruitPortal.com that supplies ramped up in April and May.
June 10 , 2024

Japan supports Philippines in fight against fruit diseases

June 10 , 2024