Two-color dragon fruit developed by Chinese researchers

Researchers from the Yangling Vocational and Technical College in Shaanxi, China, announced a new dragon fruit or pitaya variety called “New Two Color”.

April 18 , 2024

USDA accepting applications for August trade mission to Colombia

USDA Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor will lead an agribusiness trade mission to Bogotá, Colombia, Aug. 13-15, 2024.

April 18 , 2024

Goldenberry Farms sues over Sugar Mango trademark infringement

Goldenberry follows a ‘zero tolerance’ policy against infringement, Michelle Anders, communications director for the brand, said in a statement. The company has already won enforcement cases in Colombia, North America, and Europe.

April 18 , 2024

Agronometrics Shorts: Chile leads South American nations in global fruit exports

With fresh cherries, plums, and grapes as its primary sources of export, Chile occupies the fifth position, surpassing the $7 billion mark in fruit exports.

April 18 , 2024

A ‘super’ season for Northwest cherries?

Washington is the main cherry-producing state in the U.S., growing nearly 90,000 tons of cherries yearly.

April 18 , 2024

Crespo Organic reports lower mango volumes and smaller fruit in 2023-24

Despite an increase in productive orchards, the company is currently experiencing inconsistent and lower yields.

April 18 , 2024

Ecuadorian banana sector wants consumer education about product value

A few days ago, a popular German grocer ran a special banana sale. The price was €0.88, a little less than a dollar, for 2.2 pounds of bananas. Ecuadorian Banana Exporters Association weighs in on what this means for the sector.

April 18 , 2024

As war continues, Ukrainian farmers find a lifeline in blueberry exports

Oleksandr Pukshyn, sales manager for Ukrainian blueberry exporter Blue Berry LLC says that after two years of war, not many people can afford to buy blueberries, and no one cares about premium products.

April 18 , 2024

The Wonderful Company enters Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For

A $6 billion global agriculture company with a 10,000-person workforce, The Wonderful Company owns and produces iconic, healthy brands.

April 17 , 2024

British cherry growers optimistic as trees blossom early

The country’s cherry season only lasts two months, from mid-July to mid-September, a short one in comparison to other major producing countries like Türkiye, the United States, and Chile. 

April 17 , 2024