USDA announces $10M in specialty crop grant funding

Funding will be available for use in the Spring of 2022 with awarded projects with a period of performance of 36 months.

August 09 , 2021

Del Monte looks to offset rising costs with higher fresh cut prices - CEO

Speaking on an earnings call for the second financial quarter, Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh was asked about the impact of unprecedented supply chain pressures and rising costs banana growers and marketers.

August 09 , 2021

Washington apple crop expected to be similar to 2020 despite heat wave

For the third straight year, Gala will be the most numerous variety with a 21% share, now five percentage points ahead of former leading variety Red Delicious.

August 09 , 2021

U.S. FMC probes eight container lines over congestion surcharges

The ocean carriers are being asked to provide the Commission’s Bureau of Enforcement with details about congestion or related surcharges they have implemented or announced.

August 06 , 2021

Important fruit fly study to make future research possible

How fruit fly taste neurons function is critical for a deeper understanding of feeding behavior when their appetite can wreak havoc on the agricultural sector.

August 06 , 2021

AeroFarms & Nokia partner for AI-enabled plant vision technology

AeroFarms and Nokia Bell Labs have unveiled a new partnership to expand their joint capabilities in cutting-edge networking, autonomous systems, and integrated machine vision and machine learning technologies.

August 06 , 2021

Westfalia Fruit Group appoints new USA President

Westfalia Fruit has announced that a well-known trailblazer in the global produce industry has been appointed President of its USA operations, from the end of August 202

August 06 , 2021

U.S. fruit imports rise 13% in H1, with strong uptick from Mexico

Imports of all fresh, frozen and processed fruit grew from $11 billion to $12.3 billion MT from January through June this year.

August 06 , 2021

Study finds common insecticide harmful to bees in any amount

A type of insecticide made for commercial plant nurseries is harmful to a typical bee even when applied well below the label rate, according to a new UC Riverside study.

August 05 , 2021

Mixed picture for 2021 EU apple and pear crop

While the apple crop is expected to see a year-on-year uptick to bring it in line with the three-year average, the pear crop is set to decline dramatically.

August 05 , 2021