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Daily avocados help lower cholesterol levels, study finds
A study has found that eating one avocado a day for six months leads to a decrease in unhealthy cholesterol levels, but has no effect on belly fat, liver fat or waist circumference in people who are overweight or obese.
July 15 , 2022
Chelan Fresh launches new tree fruit brand
The grower-owned and operated company represents multi-generational family farms, many of them five and even six generations of growers, largely in North Central Washington State.
July 14 , 2022
Jalisco to finally begin exporting avocados to U.S. this month
The entry of Jalisco avocados into the U.S. is expected to result in even greater volumes in the market, especially during the summer months.
July 14 , 2022
Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican mango exports to the US increase by 10%
In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Sarah Ilyas studies the state of the Mexican mango season.
July 14 , 2022
Rail and trucker strikes threaten to exacerbate port congestion
The U.S. faces the twin threats of rail and trucker strikes which could exacerbate congestion and add complications to already strained supply chains.
July 14 , 2022
Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet launches new label with recyclable packaging for clementines
Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet has launched a new, sustainable label for its clementine line, introduced on fully recyclable packaging.
July 13 , 2022
China to produce more cherries, peaches and nectarines in 2022-23
Cherry volumes are set to rise by 8 percent year-on-year to 650,000 tons in 2022-23, despite the main production region taking a big hit.
July 13 , 2022
Driscoll’s acquires Haygrove Africa
Berry company Driscoll’s has formally agreed to purchase Haygrove Africa Trading, a wholly owned subsidiary of Haygrove Heaven.
July 12 , 2022
Peru expects greater volumes of late-season avocados
The Peruvian avocado industry has been imapcted by low prices in its main market this year, causing many growers to hold the fruit on the trees.
July 12 , 2022
Agronometrics in Charts: Northwest sees smallest cherry crop in nearly a decade
In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Sarah Ilyas studies the state of the Washington cherry season.
July 12 , 2022
