Investments in avocado promotions show great benefit/cost ratios

The majority of the funds used to promote avocado consumption in the U.S. are generated through the Hass Avocado Board, with mandatory program assessments of 2.5 cents per pound on all avocados sold in the country. 

June 05 , 2024

New research points at lemon flavonoid for healthy aging

Nutraceutical company Ingredients by Nature recently published the results of experimental research into its proprietary citrus flavonoid Eriomin.

June 05 , 2024

DP World announces investment in Latin American ports

The company looks “to enhance capacity and operational efficiency, reinforcing its strategic vision for Latin America and providing additional trade opportunities for its customers,” an official release said.

June 05 , 2024

Foodcareplus and Intercontplus announce partnership

June 04 , 2024

Japan suffers orange juice shortages

Brazil, the world's largest orange juice producer, is battling the incurable citrus greening disease as well as extreme droughts, which have led to poor harvest and an increase in orange juice prices. 

June 04 , 2024

First South African citrus shipment of the season heading to the US

This first shipment of approximately 120 reefer containers contains mainly clementines from Cape Town.

June 04 , 2024

Citrus Growers’ Association of South Africa rectifies Spain’s HLB allegations

Media channels falsely spread the news that HLB and not African Citrus Greening had been identified. 

June 04 , 2024

Chiquita case: Ex-DEA agent adds to extortion claims

According to former agent David L. Gaddis, the right-wing paramilitary group Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia was the leading supplier of cocaine and "victimized" the company by using it to smuggle drugs.

June 04 , 2024

Avocado industry’s contribution to Mexican and US economies

A report shows avocados make up a high economic contribution to both Mexico and the United States GDP thanks to consumer demand.

June 04 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: The growing Republic of Georgia's blueberry sector

June 04 , 2024