New California table grape commercials launch around the world

A set of three new commercials extending the Go with Grapes from California Every Day global marketing campaign has launched in the U.S. and key export markets.

August 14 , 2020

Lack of plant breeding programs could further impact food security - study

A new study published in Crop Science by Washington State University (WSU) has discovered that declines in crop breeding programs due to COVID-19 have put a damper on funding and personnel.

August 14 , 2020

Dutch police find cocaine worth €56M in Ecuadorian banana shipment

It was at least the fifth time this year that a banana delivery that originated in Ecuador was found to be concealing a large quantity of cocaine. 

August 13 , 2020

New product "proven as cure and prevention" for banana disease TR4

The natural fungicide tested in fields in Ecuador and by researchers at Texas A&M that showed preventative and curative qualities on TR4 disease.

August 13 , 2020

Spanish berry exports down in 2020 amid lower demand

With various challenges ranging from labor shortages amid migration issues from Morroco and unexpected rainfall, Spanish berry export volumes have declined.

August 13 , 2020

U.S. retail produce market "growing more complex by the week"

Fresh produce demand in the U.S. retail market softened slightly in the week ended August 2, with numerous factors affecting sales.

August 13 , 2020

Walmart partners with Instacart, heating up competition with Amazon

The development comes on the heels of Uber's integration with grocery delivery company Cornershop, and also marks a stepping up of the competition with one of Walmart's biggest rivals: Amazon.

August 12 , 2020

AERODOMO by Broom Group: Mobile architecture

AERODOMO is focused in the designing and manufacturing of Pressostatic Warehouses (Domos), for the agricultural and fruit industry, with excellent results.

August 12 , 2020

New tools created in the fight against citrus greening disease

Scientists are closer to gaining the upper hand on a citrus greening disease, saying new models of the bacterium linked to the disease reveal control methods that were previously unavailable.

August 12 , 2020

Giumarra completes test flight of peaches within California

The Giumarra Companies recently completed a test flight shipment to deliver peaches grown in the San Joaquin Valley to Southern California-based grocery retailer Gelson’s.

August 11 , 2020