Chiquita case: Ex-DEA agent adds to extortion claims

According to former agent David L. Gaddis, the right-wing paramilitary group Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia was the leading supplier of cocaine and "victimized" the company by using it to smuggle drugs.

June 04 , 2024

Avocado industry’s contribution to Mexican and US economies

A report shows avocados make up a high economic contribution to both Mexico and the United States GDP thanks to consumer demand.

June 04 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: The growing Republic of Georgia's blueberry sector

June 04 , 2024

New apple variety Soluna shows promise

Last year, the apple was sold for the first time through WA Farm Direct, the exclusive Australian exporter licensed in Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, and Dubai. The export program exceeded expectations by 15%.

June 03 , 2024

Costa Rican agroexports in crisis

The Costa Rican banana industry has had to lay off a total of 500 people to date, a situation that could have serious consequences for agroexports.

June 03 , 2024

USDA to award over $7M to strengthen food supply chain infrastructure

The funding is set to support projects that expand capacity for processing, aggregation, and distribution of agricultural products to create more and better markets for producers.

May 31 , 2024

Spain calls for quarantine following African Citrus Greening confirmation in South Africa

South Africa’s Citrus Research International (CRI) has confirmed the presence of citrus greening disease (HLB) in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.

May 31 , 2024

Cropler becomes a game-changer in AgTech

May 30 , 2024

Orange peel extract found to improve heart health

A team of researchers explore the the potential of orange peel extracts, rich in beneficial phytochemicals, to reduce the potential for cardiovascular disease.

May 30 , 2024

Dominican Republic racing to grow in the global mango export scene

Rafael Leger, president of the Dominican Republic's Mango Cluster, PROMANGO, speaks about mango exports and the future of local varieties in international markets.

May 30 , 2024