USApple sees "drastic loss" in exports to Southeast Asia

USApple is calling on the Biden Administration to eliminate Sec. 232 and 301 tariffs on Chinese products so that China in turn will drop its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products including apples.

January 28 , 2022

Organic treatments for your fruit trees

These are some organic treatments for fruit trees that make it possible to reduce the amounts of chemical products used in the garden.

January 28 , 2022

U.K.: Men admit smuggling $120M of cocaine in banana boat after raid at dockyard

The cargo, weighing approximately 1.4 tons, was discovered during an armed raid by the National Crime Agency and Kent Police during the early hours of Dec. 20 last year.

January 27 , 2022

Rouses Markets and Sunkist Growers achieve world record for largest citrus display

Shipped directly from California’s citrus groves, the display features over 40,000 pounds of fresh Sunkist Navel, Blood and Cara Cara oranges, as well as Sunkist California mandarins, lemons, grapefruit, and Minneola tangelos. 

January 27 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Jalisco joins the ranks of avocado exporters to the U.S.

With Jalisco avocados about to enter the U.S. market, we take a look at historic volumes and prices to get a sense of what could be in store.

January 27 , 2022

Walmart partners with indoor farming company

Retail leader and indoor farming company enter into a long-term strategic partnership with an equity investment to bring fresh produce to shoppers year-round.

January 27 , 2022

Citrus problems in the home landscape

This publication will help to identify problems occurring on citrus trees and the probable causes as well as practices needed to alleviate or solve those problems.

January 27 , 2022

New JV announced to grow avocado trees in India

The nursery will be located near Hyderabad, in southern India's Telangana state, with an initial investment of US$1 million.

January 26 , 2022

NZ apple and pear 2022 outlook "positive and optimistic" - Vanguard

New Zealand's upcoming apple and pear season looks set to be better overall than the last one, which was heavily impacted by labor shortages and major logistical challenges, according to Vanguard.

January 26 , 2022

U.S. approves systems approach for Chilean plums

U.S. authorities have authorized the entry of Chilean plums under a Systems Approach, greatly improving the market access for one of the Latin American country's biggest fresh fruit exports.

January 26 , 2022