What California citrus growers may need to recover from a record year for fruit fly 

The state is experiencing the highest level of fruit fly infestations in its recorded history, officials say. There have been more than 900 fruit fly detections in 15 counties as of early 2024, a significant increase from the seven flies found in a typical year.

April 17 , 2024

More fruit and vegetable access approved for WIC food package

WIC food packages provide supplemental foods designed to address the specific nutritional needs of income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum individuals, infants, and children up to five years of age who are at nutritional risk.

April 17 , 2024

Are fruits and vegetables the key to stop snoring?

The study found that participants with a higher adherence to a plant-based diet had 19% lower odds of sleep apnea risk compared to those with an omnivore diet.

April 17 , 2024

South Africa begins first avocado export campaign to China

The increase of food imports from Africa is part of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s plan, also discussed at last year’s BRICS summit, to deepen China-South African relations on issues of mutual interest. 

April 16 , 2024

Precision breeding aims to make better, more resilient strawberries, blackberries

Scientists throughout the southeastern United States are using precision breeding to help farmers bring food to your table.

April 16 , 2024

South Africa launches second WTO dispute against EU citrus regulations

The present action looks to “protect the livelihoods of tens of thousands of people in the local citrus industry,” an official South African government release stated.

April 16 , 2024

Former Danone exec becomes COO at NatureSweet

Gerardo has had a successful global career at companies such as Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Pepsico, Clorox, and more recently at Danone.

April 16 , 2024

IFPA opens the 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show

More than 20,000 people attend the global show, including more than 3,000 buyers and over 1,000 exhibitors. Attendees hail from every link in the supply chain, all 50 states, and more than 50 countries.   

April 16 , 2024

Chile: Systems Approach for table grapes vital to compete in US market

Chilean exporters and authorities expected to have the protocol approved for the 2023-24 season, but an issue related with the Free Trade Agreement between Chile and the EU is holding it back.

April 16 , 2024

USDA webinar to discuss Asia Fruit Logistica and Food Ingredients China

The webinar will feature market briefings from FAS Shanghai and Hong Kong, an overview of the AFL and FIC trade shows from B-FOR International, and a presentation on the benefits of exhibiting within the USA Pavilion from B-FOR International.

April 16 , 2024