Blueberries' cognitive benefits

Blueberries can improve cognitive function and insulin resistance in individuals who are at risk of suffering from dementia. As a result, they could be used to mitigate risk and prevent cognitive decline associated with aging.

May 11 , 2022

Logistics crisis makes for Chile’s most complex season in 25 years

Exports of table grapes, blueberries and apples to the Northern Hemisphere were particularly affected by logistical complications.

May 11 , 2022

FMC demands more data from container industry

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission wants to have a a more uniform data set to measure market conditions of containership carriers.

May 11 , 2022

New Zealand apple exports to remain lower than expected

The USDA projects that apple exports will be lower than expected, as labor shortages and unpredictable weather conditions continue to impact production.

May 11 , 2022

How to prune blueberry bushes

Eric Stafne, Extension fruit and nut specialist, says there are a few different ways to prune blueberries, depending on what you want to achieve with your plants.

May 11 , 2022

Chile’s Cencosud acquires The Fresh Market, enters U.S market

The $676 million acquisition marks the entry of the South American retailer into the US market through The Fresh Market's 22 state footprint.

May 10 , 2022

Fall Creek expands executive team

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery has announced the promotions of two long-tenured employees to its executive leadership team, a move it says will strengthen breeding, variety development and quality assurance functions.

May 10 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican blueberry industry potential to be deliberated at the 22nd International Blueberry Seminar

The XXII International Blueberry Seminar that will take place at Expo Guadalajara will analysis the potential for Mexico's growers to enhance their supply to the U.S. market.

May 10 , 2022

Fresh Del Monte rebrands shipping service as Network Shipping (NWS)

Fresh Del Monte Produce has formally spun off and rebranded its third party shipping service as Network Shipping (NWS), as it seeks to optimize cargo space and routes used by its 13 owned cargo vessels.

May 10 , 2022

Pinduoduo’s Smart Agriculture Competition acts as bridge connecting academia, technology sector and growers

The contest is designed to challenge participating teams to adopt a multidisciplinary approach in creating cost-effective and easy-to-use technology that can boost profit and productivity while lessening the environmental footprint of agriculture.

May 09 , 2022