Grape growers sue the USDA challenging Chilean grape Systems Approach approval

The complaint says the authorization unlawfully abandons traditional, time-tested safeguards and exposes U.S. grape producers to significant risks and costs, including those related to invasive pests.

October 01 , 2024

Family Tree Farms and CPG Veterans create ‘Jack & Sun’ to launch new line of healthy snacks

The Jack & Sun brand offers a variety of flavors that appeal to both children and adults, ensuring everyone can enjoy a tasty treat without compromising on health.

October 01 , 2024

Chinese desert fruit to make inroads in Southeast Asia

The organization reported that a local farmer in the city of Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, which manage a crabapple orchard field of about 12.67 hectares in this area, will produce 2,000 kilograms of crabapples this year.

October 01 , 2024

The 29th session of the Committee of Agriculture kicks off

The organization is addressing the urgent need to transform agri-food systems to tackle global hunger.

October 01 , 2024

International Longshoremen's Association to begin strike on Tuesday

The strike will affect container traffic at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.

September 30 , 2024

The Global Alliance fight against banana disease 

The Tropical Race 4 (TR4) strain of the Fusarium fungus, which causes a disease for which no treatment currently exists, poses the biggest threat in more than half a century to a crop that is especially important for vulnerable populations.

September 30 , 2024

Australia's newly released avocado research set to help capture new markets

The research was part of the six-year Avocado Industry Capacity Building project, co-funded by DPIRD and Hort Innovation Australia, to support the fledging industry’s development.

September 30 , 2024

Ecuadorian banana exports remain down

Geopolitical tensions created logistical challenges, reducing shipments to the Middle East and Russia.

September 30 , 2024

What to consider when exporting fresh fruit to the United States

Industry experts offered their knowledge and recommendations on exporting fruit to the United States, taking into consideration the current market conditions and trends.

September 30 , 2024

Chilean fruit will now be available at over 400 Freshippo locations

The prominent Alibaba Group retail supermarket chain will now offer direct-purchase for Chilean fruit offerings, Foreign Affairs Ministry agency ProChile shared.

September 30 , 2024