USDA to boost food stamps by record amount

But, despite the increase, USDA guidelines will not recommend an increase in a typical family's fruit and vegetable expenditure, with a recommendation for slightly more dollars going on vegetables and fewer on fruit.

August 16 , 2021

Notable changes mark table grape sector in Southern Hemisphere

Over the last 10 years, the table grape industry has shown great dynamism, especially in the Southern Hemisphere, with numerous changes taking place.

August 16 , 2021

High Asian demand for Peruvian blueberries

Peru maintains its production rhythm when other countries have finished their harvests, creating more global-scale commercial opportunities.

August 16 , 2021

Next Global Cherry Summit Webinar: "The New Challenges of the Cherry Industry"

The Global Cherry Summit, the premier annual event for cherry industry professionals around the world, announced that it will host its second webinar this year.

August 16 , 2021

South African port operator gives citrus growers green light for packing after suspension

Citrus farmers delivering product for export were temporarily asked to suspend packing for a few days until Thursday.

August 16 , 2021

Chilean fruit growers on "red alert" over water crisis and climate change - Fedefruta

"There is a sort of state of shock in the agricultural and fruit growing world regarding this tremendous problem", says an industry leader, following the dried July since records began.

August 13 , 2021

Fruit compound may help to prevent dementia - new study

“Our results are exciting because they show that making simple changes to your diet could help prevent cognitive decline,” the study's author said.

August 13 , 2021

Citrus greening disease detected in San Diego County

The California Department of Food and Agriculture has expanded the boundaries of the quarantine it established in San Diego County after citrus greening disease was spotted on August 5, officials said on Wednesday.

August 13 , 2021

"A real challenge for trucking": C.H. Robinson webinar provides transportation market insights

Transport company, C.H. Robinson recently hosted a webinar to discuss supply and demand trends and the impact of global import volumes on North American shipping.

August 13 , 2021

Global trade at risk as China partially shuts world's third-largest container port

China partly shut the world’s third-busiest container port after a worker became infected with Covid, threatening more damage to already fragile supply chains and global trade as a key shopping season nears.

August 13 , 2021