Industry Announcements
USDA partners with North Carolina to strengthen food supply chain infrastructure
April 15 , 2024
Primland expands yellow kiwifruit offer from Southern Hemisphere
Primland said that South African kiwifruit volumes are up 40% compared to previous years.
April 15 , 2024
UF/IFAS multi-state survey to find out more about avocado disease management
While extensive research has been conducted, there is still much to learn about how growers make decisions regarding disease management and the economic costs and benefits of various management options.
April 15 , 2024
USDA announces annual consultation and listening session on tribal barriers
Senior USDA consulting officials from each agency will listen to concerns from official representatives from among the 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations on April 22-26, 2024.
April 15 , 2024
FCSIC board of directors votes to return excess funds to Farm Credit System banks
The Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation board of directors has approved a payment of approximately $122.8 million in excess insurance funds to Farm Credit System banks.
April 12 , 2024
CPMA visits Washington in support of Canadian fresh produce sector
They held discussions around issues of impact on Canada and USA agriculture trade in addition to key files for the fresh fruits and vegetable sector.
April 12 , 2024
Mexican mango volume drops as Guatemala, Nicaragua rise
In total, this week volume is about 8% lower than what was shipped the previous week.
April 11 , 2024
Brian Bocock named chair of the USHBC Promotions Committee
Bocock takes over the leadership position from Jeff Malensky, president of Oregon Berry Packing in Hillsboro, Oregon, who has served as the committee’s chair for the past three years.
April 11 , 2024
IFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban
The IFPA A-NZ outlines key challenges for the produce sector ahead of the Sept. 1, 2025 PLU ban, specifically implementation.
April 11 , 2024
California citrus breeding program grows with congressional support
Congress is allocating an additional $500,000 in federal funding on top of the $1 million granted last year to expand the program into California.
April 10 , 2024