USDA details “lucrative” U.S. ag opportunities in Chile

Its stable macroeconomic environment, solid political institutions, and high consumer purchasing power make Chile a lucrative market for U.S. producers.

June 09 , 2023

Sun World acquires Kankun mango variety

Kankun is currently in limited production in Mexico, with trees available under license from Sun World beginning in 2024.

June 08 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Northwest cherries set to make a comeback this season

Current climatic conditions are highly conducive to optimal cell division for size and sugar development within the region.

June 08 , 2023

AI transforming vertical farming

Artificial Intelligence is expected to make an appearance in the more tech-oriented sector of agriculture: vertical farming.

June 08 , 2023

California grants support farmworker homeownership

Grants will support five programs statewide to build or purchase homes for lower-income farmworkers and advance programs that help them become or remain homeowners through mortgage assistance.

June 08 , 2023

Canada: Produce purchases increase despite higher prices

Data shows that local produce has the highest level of positive purchase intent, at 83%, followed by  packaged produce at 65%. 

June 08 , 2023

IBO Summit 2023: 20 countries on board as event approaches

This is Europe’s first IBO Summit, and also the first opportunity for the global blueberry community to meet in person since 2019. 

June 07 , 2023

C.H. Robinson appoints Dave Bozeman as CEO

Dave Bozeman has over 30 years’ executive experience in industry-leading companies and iconic brands across supply chains, middle-mile transportation, manufacturing, digital and customer service to C.H. Robinson. 

June 07 , 2023

Mission Produce UK’s new ripening control technology combats food waste

The non-destructive ripeness control tool is being used for the first time in the company’s forward distribution center (FDC) in Dartford, UK, and is expected to reduce food waste and promote product quality and reliability.

June 07 , 2023

Grape Breeder IFG opening new lab this summer

The facility will be functional early this summer, offering IFG’s research and development team more than ten times the size of its current lab.

June 07 , 2023