Muscadine research promises a new category, between table grapes and berries

The fruit has strong disease resistance, an appealing characteristic for growers. But consumption of the fruit has remained mostly concentrated in the region. Muscadine research could change that.

March 04 , 2024

USDA sanctions California and Pennsylvania PACA violators

Five companies in California and Pennsylvania face consequences for alleged Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) violations in February.

March 04 , 2024

Egypt's new DNA laboratory to be ready for 2024 table grape season

March 01 , 2024

Legislators rush to reach agreement on EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

The last negotiation session between the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of the European Union is scheduled for March 4, when all points of the PPWR must be agreed upon. 

March 01 , 2024

Hortgro: Cape Town Port delays hindered South Africa stone fruit campaign

Current measures to improve port operations have come too late to salvage the operation of those seasons.

March 01 , 2024

Late Chilean cherry arrivals to U.S. extend season until March

Usually, Chilean cherry exports to the growing U.S. market end in mid-February. This year the late deal will see shipments arriving at U.S. ports until the week of March 15.  

March 01 , 2024

Citrus greening study unlocks key genetic information and potential for faster varietal testing

Relief could be on the way for citrus growers, thanks to a new development by the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS).

March 01 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru's agricultural sector saw its lowest performance since 1992

With a workforce representing more than a fifth of the country's employees, the recovery of this vital sector is paramount for Peru's economic stability and prosperity.

February 29 , 2024

U.S. grape market remains tight ahead of peak Chilean volume

Supply issues began in August when Hurricane Hilary struck California. From there, the industry witnessed a domino effect of adverse conditions.

February 29 , 2024

Rain brings positive California avocado forecast

The GEM variety shows great promise to supplement the market, California Avocado Commission Marketing VP Terry Splane said. The smaller, thicker-skin fruit is less susceptible to wind damage and is also high-yielding.

February 29 , 2024