Oversupply cuts Florida blueberry season short

Despite a positive outlook on quality and abundant yields, an unexpected oversupply dampened an otherwise stellar season for Florida blueberry growers.

May 07 , 2024

Brazil suffers crop losses due to heavy floods

Southern Brazil has been hit by floods that have devastated the country, including the country's second-largest soybean producing region.

May 06 , 2024

Latin American Banana Associations call on European retailers over low pricing and promotions

Banana producers and exporters associations from Latin America call out European retailers for low price and promotions of bananas.

May 06 , 2024

India jumps on South Africa’s WTO dispute against EU regulations

India alleges the current regulations have hindered chilies, tea, basmati rice, milk, poultry, bovine meat, fish, and chemicals exports.

May 06 , 2024

Turkish government cuts all trade with Israel

The restriction suspends all exports from Turkey to Israel as well as all imports of Israeli products into Turkey. 

May 06 , 2024

Rabo AgriFinance names new Head of Rural Business Economics North America

Rabo AgriFinance, a subsidiary of the global food and agriculture bank Rabobank, today announced John Steeves as its new Head of Rural Business Economics, North America.

May 06 , 2024

APHIS establishes and expands quarantined areas for citrus canker in Texas

Under the current citrus canker quarantine regulations, the interstate movement of citrus plants and plant parts, other than commercially packed and disinfected citrus fruit, remains prohibited.

May 06 , 2024

Organic food consumption rises along with health and environmental consciousness

Organic food prioritizes environmental sustainability, and the production process without synthetic insecticides, fertilizers, or GMOs, offers health benefits to consumers. 

May 06 , 2024

The growth of cranberry producers outside North America

Cranberry was first brought to Chile in 1992 by american entrepreneur Warren Simmons, a restaurant owner in California.

May 06 , 2024

Cinco de Mayo continues to lead holiday sales for avocados

Unit sales peaked at 52.3M units, posting a 25% increase year-on-year, according to the Hass Avocado Board’s 2023 Holiday Report.

May 05 , 2024