Chilean stone fruit, berries post strong export numbers for February

China is the main market for Chilean fresh fruit, grabbing US$1.952 billion in exports and experiencing 30.6% growth compared to the same period in 2023. 

March 15 , 2024

USDA Scientist Tara McHugh reflects on food waste and adding value for fruit growers

For Tara McHugh, the enjoyment of food science comes from bringing innovation to scientific challenges, collaborating with others, and seeing the impact and benefits these projects have for the general public. 

March 15 , 2024

USDA announces $40.5 Million in grants to support domestic organic products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded about $40.5 million for 60 grant projects through the Organic Market Development Grant program.

March 14 , 2024

Chilean table grape volumes revised down

Despite the head start in Coquimbo, harvests in the Valparaíso, Metropolitan and O’Higgins regions were much later due, in part, to a colder spring.

March 14 , 2024

Agronometrics Shorts: Despite steep drop in 2023, Peruvian blueberry export outlook remains strong - USDA

Despite the underwhelming performance in 2023, Peru remains conducive to rapid testing of new blueberry varieties, with an average testing period of eight months.

March 14 , 2024

Banana exporters charged in Colombia with financing paramilitary group

Colombia’s Attorney General issued indictments on Tuesday against 14 producers and representatives of banana exporters for the crime of financing a paramilitary group.

March 14 , 2024

GLC Cerritos LLC hires Sustainability Director Armando Garcia

March 14 , 2024

Colombian mangos stay strong in U.S. market

After a successful debut in 2023, the smooth-textured and sweet-tasting variety is slowly becoming a consumer favorite.

March 14 , 2024

U.S.: Allergy alert issued on undeclared coconut, milk in cashews

A distributor is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of 8.25 oz Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews, because it may contain undeclared coconut and milk.

March 13 , 2024

USDA trade mission seeks to promote U.S. agribusiness in South Korea

March 13 , 2024