USDA expands HLB quarantine in California

APHIS is adding portions of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties in California to the quarantined areas.

October 19 , 2023

First 2023-24 Chilean cherry shipment arrives in Shanghai

The season's first shipment saw a decrease in volume, but with larges sizes and high sugar content.

October 18 , 2023

Fresh blueberry shipments to the U.S. keep falling

The intensity of the rains during February and March will be a determining factor in the volumes shipped in the last part of the season.

October 18 , 2023

California Walnuts volume up in 2023

With a 1% increase in production from 2022 and excellent quality expected due to favorable growing conditions, the 2023 crop is forecast at 1.52 billion pounds of inshell walnuts.

October 18 , 2023

Riveridge creates new customer relationship role

The firm represents more than half of Michigan’s fresh apple crop and is a leader in food safety, new orchard technology and innovation in sales and marketing.

October 18 , 2023

Florida citrus groves selling to developers

The state has been shifting away from its agricultural roots for years, driven by a changing state economy, swings in the weather and shifting consumer tastes.

October 17 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Rabobank projects a favorable outlook for table grapes

Despite a 5% reduction in global exports during the 2022-23 season, numerous countries are strategically adjusting their production methods to meet market demand and optimize operational efficiency.

October 17 , 2023

Marlene Bio Organic Apples: New look for the daughter of the Alps

October 17 , 2023

Sun World International expands global marketing and quality teams

Announced hirings are Elena Hernandez, as director of global marketing insights, and Pablo Gómez as director of quality insights. 

October 17 , 2023

Q&A: Frutura CEO David Krause on huge dual acquisition

"We knew we wanted to be in the berry space in a meaningful way, and when the opportunity presented itself to be able to put both of these companies together, that for us was like a perfect scenario and almost like a unicorn event," says Krause.

October 17 , 2023