Drought reduces daily Panama Canal vessel traffic

The measure will be in place for “as long as weather conditions do not vary significantly from our current projections,” the Panama Canal Authority says in a recent release.

July 31 , 2023

Australia boosting jackfruit sector with $1.3M project

With this new funding, the University of Melbourne will explore phytochemical characterization, nutritional composition, sensory, storage stability and packaging requirements in the country’s northern territory.

July 31 , 2023

PepsiCo and Walmart jointly support regenerative ag

The collaboration between PepsiCo and Walmart offers a voluntary, flexible approach to regenerative agriculture that gives farmers a seat at the table, recognizes the diversity of agriculture and that one size does not fit all.

July 31 , 2023

William H. Kopke Jr., Inc. welcomes first summer citrus shipment

Sweetums citrus from South Africa, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Colombia and Argentina is available this summer in grocery retailers across North America. 

July 31 , 2023

Santa Sweets production will be only in Mexico in 2024

This coming fall and winter, the production of Santa Sweet-brand grape tomatoes, made famous by Procacci Brothers Sales Corporation, will entirely take place in Mexico.

July 31 , 2023

Hass Avocado Board celebrates 10th anniversary of first research publication

Founded in 2013, Love One Today has focused on reducing purchase barriers by telling avocados’ nutrition story, starting with the benefits of good fats amidst a challenging landscape of contradictory policy opinions. 

July 28 , 2023

Northwest Cherry launches campaign in India under new phytosanitary systems approach

Cherries exported to India are grown in various U.S. states including Oregon, Utah, Idaho, Montana, and Washington. 

July 28 , 2023

Australian passionfruit industry looking at new varieties

The sector has experienced declining yields, as current varieties have shown susceptibility to diseases and pests.

July 28 , 2023

Prominent Vidalia onion leader passes

July 28 , 2023

Concerning heatwaves and northern hemisphere ag

High temperatures affect the biochemical processes related to the optimal functioning of crops, causing severe repercussions on their production and development.

July 28 , 2023