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Trump picks Brooke Rollins for USDA chief role

The second woman to lead the department, Rollins will be tasked with overseeing nearly 100,000 employees and the federal/state programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality, and nutrition. 
November 25 , 2024

The number of deciduous fruit producers in Argentina continues to shrink

According to the National Food Safety and Quality Service (SENASA), there were about 9,000 producers in 2005, but by 2023, that number had dropped to just 1,605.
November 25 , 2024

The impact of almond consumption on physical recovery

Previous studies investigated the effect of almonds on feelings of fatigue and exercise metabolism, and looked at the impact of almond consumption on feelings of soreness and muscle performance.
November 25 , 2024

Ecuador: Asoguanábana's President says "half of our industry is on the verge of bankruptcy"

Daniel Ortega spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com about the dire situation affecting the country's industry, including power outages, rising production costs, and the delayed access of Ecuadorian guanábana to the U.S. market.
November 25 , 2024

Brazil signs agreement to export fresh grapes to China

Luís Rua, Secretary of Trade and International Relations at Mapa, said the trade potential for these newly approved products is estimated at $450 million annually. 
November 22 , 2024
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Watermelons entered 3 million new U.S. households in 2024 On average, shoppers made five watermelon purchase trips during the year, spending $5.83 per trip for an estimated annual household spend of $28.94. 

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Peru experiences significant increase in mango exports in recent weeks Despite the increase in export volume, the average price per kilogram decreased 22% to $2.32. This is the third consecutive year of low prices for Peruvian mangoes.

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Growers back up Georgia's senator call to pass the agricultural disaster assistance by EOY Senator Jon Ossoff testified before the United States Committee on Appropriations to call for the urgent need to support Georgia's agriculture after the impacts of Hurricane Helene.

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Naturipe Farms promotes Jim Roberts to President Formerly serving as Naturipe’s President of Sales, Roberts brings over two decades of experience to the role.

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Equifruit’s Jennie Coleman Named Canada’s Most Admired CEO This year’s winners actively craft high-performance cultures and serve as an inspiration for others who want to do the same, Waterstone Human Capital said, 

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Fresh Del Monte appoints Thomas Padilla as Vice President of Avocados International The organization says Padilla’s extensive expertise in the avocado category and proven ability to foster growth in global markets will support these efforts and enhance Fresh Del Monte’s position in the market.

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The 2024 Interpoma opening ceremony gives an update of the 2024/2025 harvest forecast   The overall drop is mainly seen for two major varieties, Golden Delicious and Gala, which have respectively shrunk by 10% and 11% compared to 2023.

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First Tanzanian Avocado Arrives in China: A Milestone for Tanzanian Agriculture and Mr. Avocado This milestone marks the successful collaboration between Mr. Avocado, Tanzanian grower Africado, and Westfalia South Africa, making it possible to bring Tanzanian avocados to Chinese consumers for the first time.

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Pisco Tequila Pisco, good combo for a great hangover, don't you think? Guest article by Diego Castagnasso, a fresh produce and blueberry industry expert.

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Challenging weather wreaks havoc on Western Australia's cherry harvest This year’s weather conditions have disrupted the development process of the fruit, with unseasonably warm and dry summer temperatures and a lack of the required winter chill during flowering severely impacting the fruit set.  

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  • Logistics optimization for perishable goods: Ensuring freshness from farm to table

    Sheer Logistics Vice President of Marketing Nick Fryer discusses strategies and technologies to keep goods fresh from the moment they’re packed into crates to when they land on your plate. Sheer Logistics Vice President of Marketing Nick Fryer discusses strategies and technologies to keep goods fresh from the moment they’re packed into crates to when they land on your plate.
    October 09 , 2024

  • The uncertainty of the Southern Hemisphere’s blueberry season

    Top Info President Betina Ernst examines some major changes, challenges, and projections in the southern blueberry industry. Top Info President Betina Ernst examines some major changes, challenges, and projections in the southern blueberry industry.
    August 30 , 2024

  • CherryTech 2024: Chile's largest technical cherry industry event

    In just a few years, the Chilean cherry industry has grown significantly, positioning itself at an advantage in both technical and productive management worldwide. In just a few years, the Chilean cherry industry has grown significantly, positioning itself at an advantage in both technical and productive management worldwide.
    June 19 , 2024

  • A different season for the Southern blueberry industry

    Agronomist Betina Ernst addresses the weather phenomena that altered production cycles and created different market conditions for the crop in 2023-24. Agronomist Betina Ernst addresses the weather phenomena that altered production cycles and created different market conditions for the crop in 2023-24.
    May 15 , 2024

  • 100 million years of avocado history: A legacy of nature and human perseverance

    Mexico’s Avocado Producers, Packers and Exporters Association recaps the long story of one of the world's most popular fruit. Mexico’s Avocado Producers, Packers and Exporters Association recaps the long story of one of the world's most popular fruit.
    April 24 , 2024

  • Opinion: North American Blueberry Council’s response to Consumer Reports

    North American Blueberry Council President Kasey Cronquist addresses negative reports around the crop. North American Blueberry Council President Kasey Cronquist addresses negative reports around the crop.
    April 19 , 2024

  • IFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban

    The IFPA A-NZ outlines key challenges for the produce sector ahead of the Sept. 1, 2025 PLU ban, specifically implementation. The IFPA A-NZ outlines key challenges for the produce sector ahead of the Sept. 1, 2025 PLU ban, specifically implementation.
    April 11 , 2024

  • IFPA welcomes USDA’s updates to WIC nutrition program

    The IFPA welcomes updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, helping to ensure fruit and vegetable access. The IFPA welcomes updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, helping to ensure fruit and vegetable access.
    April 09 , 2024

  • Column: Bananas have been too cheap for decades

    Industry leaders at the World Banana Forum discussed the pricing of bananas during the last few decades, saying current prices are not sustainable for the supply chain. Industry leaders at the World Banana Forum discussed the pricing of bananas during the last few decades, saying current prices are not sustainable for the supply chain.
    April 03 , 2024

  • CPMA welcomes Canadian government's support of national school food program

    The program will aim to deliver meals to an additional 400,000 children per year.  The program will aim to deliver meals to an additional 400,000 children per year. 
    April 02 , 2024
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Pisco Tequila Pisco, good combo for a great hangover, don't you think?

Guest article by Diego Castagnasso, a fresh produce and blueberry industry expert.
November 21 , 2024

Agronometrics: Seasonal overview of fresh blueberry exports from Central and South America

Peru remains a powerhouse in blueberry exports, demonstrating a steady growth trajectory over the years.
November 19 , 2024

Perspectives from IFPA 2024: Interview with Juliana Manco from AgroFresh

The Marketing Manager for Latin America at AgroFresh speaks about the companies innovative pre and post-harvest solutions.
November 14 , 2024

Perspectives IFPA 2024: Interview with Amber Maloney and Nick Wishnatzki of Wish Farms on Florida blueberries

An exclusive interview with the Wish Farms team about Florida berries and the effort to boost blueberry sales.
November 12 , 2024
Ag-Innovation View All

AI can now aid in crop disease detection

From ChatGPT to weather forecasting, the applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to expand. London-based crop intelligence firm HSAT recently announced a “ground-breaking technology” capable of improving disease detection and crop prediction through the power of AI. Known as “Inference”, HSAT’s development combines several established AI technologies into a single platform, including computer vision, machine […]
July 10 , 2024

Efficiency and profitability in cherry packhouses with Tomra Lucai Deep Learning Technology

LUCAi™’s user-friendly interface software makes it very easy for the customer’s operators to get the best sorting and grading performance from their processing line.
May 07 , 2024

Apeel Sciences saves millions of fruits from going to waste

According to the UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024, food waste accounts for 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the urgent need for solutions like Apeel’s.
April 09 , 2024

USDA announces $1.5B for climate-smart agriculture and conservation

USDA funding from the Inflation Reduction Act will help farmers save money, create revenue streams, and tackle the climate crisis.
April 03 , 2024
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