World Banana Forum tackles TR4, gender equity and wages

The United Nations’ World Banana Forum returns next week to Rome, headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization.

March 08 , 2024

Fruit analyst Betina Ernst: “Being a woman is an advantage"

March 8 marks International Women's Day, a time to reflect on women’s contributions and their ongoing struggle for gender equity.

March 08 , 2024

SEKOYA adds Mastronardi Produce to blueberry platform

Proprietary blueberries Sekoya Beauty, Sekoya Crunch, Sekoya Grande, Sekoya Pop and Sekoya Fiesta are planted worldwide. With this partnership, Mastronardi will have access to all of these.

March 07 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Colombian avocados making headway

With continuous investments in quality and sustainability, Colombia is emerging as a pivotal source of avocados in the world. 

March 07 , 2024

China's produce market projected to reach $2.4 trillion by 2032

Rapid population growth and consumer demand for variety are driving consistent gains in China’s already flourishing fruit and vegetable market.

March 07 , 2024

California citrus holds its position in 2024 despite challenges 

Continued increases in costs of production and inflationary pressures since the pandemic have “drastically increased the cost to grow, pack, and ship citrus all around the world,” says Casey Creamer, CEO of California Citrus Mutual. 

March 07 , 2024

U.S. imports of Chilean grapes to hit 35 million boxes

The East Coast will receive approximately 15 million of those boxes, and the West Coast 5 million.

March 07 , 2024

USDA seeks nominees for the Hazelnut Marketing Board

Eligible nominees must be engaged in a proprietary capacity in the production of hazelnuts for market. The appointed members will serve two-year terms.

March 06 , 2024

Spain issues Hep A alert over imported strawberries

This is the second notice issued by Spain this year for Moroccan strawberries.

March 06 , 2024

Pomelo Diplomacy: How a favorite Thai fruit advanced U.S. trade ties

APHIS Senior Foreign Service Officer Marc Gilkey addresses how, through the pomelo, the quintessential Thai fruit, the U.S. and Thailand recently celebrated almost two centuries of collaboration.

March 06 , 2024