Agronometrics in Charts: Chile poised for largest avocado crop in a decade

Better agricultural practices and favorable weather conditions have not only increased production but are also anticipated to extend the season into June, which will cause the season to be two months longer than the norm.

May 27 , 2025

South Africa delegation visits the U.S. to work out tariff concerns

CGA's CEO said the meeting was significant because it highlighted a moment of potential renewal and opportunity in global trade and the need to solve South Africa's serious rural crime problem.

May 27 , 2025

Guatemala and the United States join efforts to expand Puerto Quetzal

The port terminal has the potential to transform Guatemala into a Central American logistics hub and a driver of sustainable economic growth.

May 27 , 2025

Five fruits with surprising protein content

Fruits can provide valuable nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, but can also be an underrated tool for building muscle mass.

May 27 , 2025

California citrus growers battle production cost increases in a depreciating market

Casey Creamer, the CEO of California Citrus Mutual spoke to Freshfruitportal.com about this season's main takeaways and the overall state of the industry in the state.

May 27 , 2025

IFPA responds to MAHA report; Urges focus on fruit and vegetable access to improve health

The Association said the child-focused report recognizes that there is work to do to improve the nutritional quality of our food system.

May 26 , 2025

Chiquita Panama carries out mass layoffs in response to plantation strike

The decision came after the “unjustified abandonment of work at our plantations and operational centers since April 28, which continues to this date."

May 26 , 2025

California Walnut Commission participates in U.S. agricultural trade mission to the UK

Representatives from the California Walnut Commission, including Jack Mariani, CEO of Mariani Nut Company, and Robert Verloop, Executive Director and CEO of the Commission, took part in a roundtable discussion at the U.S. Embassy in London.

May 26 , 2025

MAHA report highlights poor diet and chemicals as two of the main causes of childhood chronic disease

The report shows that, according to the CDC, 40% of the roughly 73 million children aged 0-17 in the country have at least one chronic health condition.

May 26 , 2025

CropLife America raises concerns on MAHA report's stance on pesticides

CropLife America (CLA), the leading national trade association representing the pesticide industry, has stated that it unequivocally supports the responsible use of pesticides as vital to sustainable and affordable food production.

May 26 , 2025