Pink Lady apple maintains its position in Europe under a complicated economic context

Non-profit association, Pink Lady Europe, announced the apple variety has maintained its position with sales volume of 180,000 tons, 3% more than the previous season, despite double-digit inflation in the food sector.

July 25 , 2023

Prunes may support cardiovascular health

The study was conducted in postmenopausal women and men 55 years and older, revealing that, in men, long-term prune consumption improved HDL cholesterol and the total cholesterol to HDL ratio, while decreasing oxidative stress and the inflammatory biomarker C-reactive protein.

July 25 , 2023

ABZ drones may ease farm labor

Developed and tested with the University of Gyor, this drone solution offers a lower cost, highly-efficient spraying of fields and orchards, allowing farmers and growers a reduced workload and an easier means of spraying hard-to-access areas. 

July 25 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: British Columbia’s blueberry season kicks off

The cultivation of both wild (low bush) and cultivated (high bush) blueberries has undergone substantial expansion over the past decade.

July 25 , 2023

Spain ag exports drop again

Recent figures confirm a downward trend, with 2023’s  first five months cumulatively showing a 9.6% decline over the same period of 2022.

July 25 , 2023

Ecuador pitahaya exports reach 29,000 tons

Ecuador’s Agency for Regulation and Phytosanitary and Zoosanitary Control (Agrocalidad) reports the certification of 4,779 pitahaya shipments to date, to 20 destinations, with more than 29,000  tons exported.

July 24 , 2023

South Africa citrus notes growth and a key ally

Marketing association Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA), based in Cape Town, celebrated its 25th consecutive year shipping citrus from South Africa to the U.S., recognizing a key trade partner and the growth of its exports.

July 24 , 2023

Mexican grapes winding down

After a high-priced early Jalisco deal, Mexico’s traditional Sonoran production was delayed and otherwise set back by unseasonably chilly temperatures.

July 24 , 2023

Port of Oakland container volume down

Due to the uncertainty of now resolved labor negotiations between the International Longshoremen and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association, importers have continued to redirect cargo to East Coast and Gulf Coast ports.

July 24 , 2023

USA Pears granted Produce Powerhouse award

More than 700 grower families in the Pacific Northwest are currently preparing to begin harvest in August, with promotional volumes soon coming to the market.

July 24 , 2023