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IFPA gains support on hill for procurement bill

The legislation will give USDA tools to diversify the produce supply chain that provides fresh fruits and vegetables to food banks and other nonprofits that serve the nutrition insecure.
September 25 , 2023

Longtime produce industry veteran Robert “Bob” Bassetti passes away

Bassetti, 83, was a well-known produce industry veteran and longtime owner of B&B Produce in Hammonton, NJ.
September 25 , 2023

Asia Fruit Logistica’s return to Hong Kong a “success”

More than 13,000 trade visitors from over 70 different countries met with over 700 exhibitors from some 43 countries or regions. 
September 25 , 2023

Walmart unveils subscription service

The program will enable customers to receive regular scheduled shipments of food, paper products, pet supplies and other items.
September 25 , 2023

Global Coalition of Fresh Produce first economic sustainability webinar

Over 200 commercial operators, industry representatives, national and international officials, and academics registered for the webinar from countries including Canada, Ecuador, Italy, Uganda, and New Zealand.
September 22 , 2023
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dVida: Fresh products from Ecuador growing in the U.S. market Founded by Ecuadorian agribusiness families, dVida, based in the heart of Houston, TX, has more than 30 years of experience in the agricultural industry. 

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European Kissabel apple production up 40% European production of Kissabel apples will rise by 40%, with a crop of 3,500 tons, for this fruit with a colored flesh ranging from pink to intense red shades.

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Lower Peruvian asparagus volumes for the U.S. The USDA statistics report that of total imported quantities for 2022, the U.S. imported a decreased volume of 13% year over year.

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South African avocados entering Chinese market Derek Donkin, CEO of Subtrop tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the country is hoping for the first shipments to go to China later this year.

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Agronometrics: Mexico among top 3 producers of avocado, blackberry, raspberry and asparagus This year Mexico is the world's leading producer of avocado and blackberry, it stands second in the production of green chile, lemon and raspberry and holds the third spot in the production of asparagus, guava and mango.

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Pacific Trellis Fruit expands premium stone fruit lineup The company is gearing up for the new high-flavor arrivals from Chile with donut peaches available in mid-December and nectarines beginning in January.

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Starr Ranch Growers and CMI Orchards partner This strategic move marks a momentous milestone in the fresh produce world, forging a powerhouse of innovation, quality, and building on CMI’s commitment to leading the industry with the largest selection of core, organic and specialty apples, pears and cherries under one roof.

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Port of Oakland generates nearly 100,000 local jobs  As the second largest job generator in Oakland and the fifth largest job generator in the region, the Port remains a critical source of economic opportunity and jobs in Northern California. 

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Historic 2023 for UF/IFAS research  UF/IFAS is the second-largest contributor to UF’s record-breaking $1.25 billion in research spending for fiscal year 2023, a nearly 15% increase from 2022.  

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Red River Valley spuds: “very nice crop” Red River Valley fresh potato growers expect “a very nice crop” this fall, according to Ted Kreis, administrator of the Red River Valley Fresh Potato Growers Cooperative, based in E. Grand Forks, MN.

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