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Agronometrics in Charts: Superior quality Chilean plums en route to the U.S.

The USDA recently sanctioned the entry of Chilean plums under a Systems Approach, and the fruit will be entering into what is currently a high-priced market.
March 08 , 2022

Tricks to get compost in only two to three weeks

We all know a stable, good quality compost that is able to nourish our crops takes a while, but if you don't have enough time try these tricks to get your soil faster.
March 08 , 2022

South African table grape exports catch up with last year's levels

South African exports have finally caught up with last year's levels, following several months of shipments being significantly lower year-on-year despite higher intake volumes.
March 07 , 2022

Colombia aims to boost avocado exports to U.S. by 50% by 2024

Colombia exported 2,376 tons of avocados to the U.S. last year, having scored market access in 2017, and it plans to ramp up that number significantly in the coming years.
March 07 , 2022

Fresh Del Monte names Monica Vicente CFO

Vicente is a 24 year veteran of the company and will also serve as principal accounting officer.
March 07 , 2022

California citrus growers face a "tight market" for the second year

"With the fruit on the tree it affects the next year, we have growers that are looking at two years of consecutive losses" said the California Citrus Mutual Presiden Casey Creamer.
March 07 , 2022

Tips for washing and disinfecting fruits and vegetables

First of all, you should keep in mind that the best thing you can do to wash your fruits and vegetables is to do it before splitting or peeling them.
March 07 , 2022

Firstfruits Farms announces “A Taste Of Luck” campaign to support retail merchandising For St. Patrick’s Day

March 04 , 2022

South Africa launches campaign to stop passage of damaging EU cold treatment rules for citrus

The CGA says the new EU legislation could be passed and implemented by the end of May 2022 and would have "major consequences".
March 04 , 2022

EPA denies objections on chlorpyrifos

The EPA denied objections from a variety of grower associations calling for a tolerance level in its use.
March 04 , 2022