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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

Trump says he's "set the deal" on 50% tariff on the EU

Trump said on Friday that the EU has been "very difficult to deal with," and indicated that "it was formed for the primary purpose of taking advantage of the United States on TRADE."
May 23 , 2025

Zespri signs five-year deal with Port of Tauranga to grow kiwifruit exports

According to a release by the port, kiwifruit exports are expected to increase by more than 2% a year through to 2029 as the size of Zespri’s annual harvest continues to expand.
May 23 , 2025

California Berry Cultivars responds to Driscoll's: “It's time to respect the federal District Court's ruling”

CBC said it has consistently operated with integrity in its breeding programs and has successfully developed and commercialized numerous strawberry varieties in compliance with settled law.
May 23 , 2025

Quality culture in the mango industry: considerations and reflections

Quality is an important factor in the mango industry. Engineer and consultant, Armando Gerstl, discusses its relevance.
May 23 , 2025

Zespri exceeds $5 billion in global sales

Zespri CEO Jason Te Brake said the company has increased both volume and value in its key markets despite downward pressure in the category.
May 23 , 2025

Panama Canal welcomes U.S. officials, reinforces role in global maritime trade

The United States remains the largest user of the Panama Canal. At the end of fiscal year 2024, more than half of all transits had U.S. ports as their origin or destination.
May 23 , 2025

Port of Oakland announces new renewable energy partnership

The Port operates a utility system supporting over 300 connections for operations across aviation, maritime, and commercial sectors.
May 23 , 2025

India resumes mango exports to the U.S. after radiation paperwork glitch 

Since rectifying the error, around 185 metric tons of mangoes have been shipped to the U.S. from the inspection facility where the rejected fruit was shipped in Mumbai.
May 23 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Rising demand at home is reshaping Poland’s blueberry industry

Poland more than doubled its cultivated blueberry area, from 5,800 to 11,900 hectares. Annual production now stands between 60,000 and 68,000 tons. But this rapid growth has come with fragmentation.
May 22 , 2025