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USDA initiative grants $650M in funding for Specialty Crops

The USDA announcement follows the SCFBA's request in December for additional investment in the MASC program and a modified structure for payment limitations after specialty crop production.
January 10 , 2025

UF/IFAS explores new approach to combat citrus greening

Genetically edited citrus trees could help advance the fight against the devastating greening disease.
January 10 , 2025

Citrus Growers Association of South Africa announces new CEO

After many years as CEO, Justin Chadwick will retire at the end of March.
January 10 , 2025

ILA's President says Trump deserves "full credit for the successful tentative Master Contract Agreement"

Dagget said President Trump’s bold stance helped prevent a second coast-wide strike at ports from Maine to Texas and helped both parties reach a tentative agreement. 
January 09 , 2025

ILA and USMX reach tentative agreement to avoid a port strike

In a joint statement, the two sides agreed to continue operating under the current contract until the union can meet with its full Wage Scale Committee and schedule a ratification vote.
January 09 , 2025
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Sales of Queen Garnet plums in Australia start Protected under PBR, the Queen Garnet plum is nurtured by Nutrafruit and its global network of growers, market agents, and ingredient processors.

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Due to low production and strong demand, Brazilian orange prices hit record highs in 2024 Weather conditions in the Brazilian citrus belt were predominantly dry, with high temperatures during crop development.

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Dole Packaged Foods announces leadership transitions in marketing and foodservice departments Mike Secor and Stacy Smoot succeed Nora Witt, the previous Vice President of Marketing, and Stuart McAllister, the Vice President of Foodservice.

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Ocean Mist Farms promotes Glen Alameda to COO position Glen brings a rich heritage and wealth of experience rooted in a family legacy of farming that dates back to the company's founding in 1924.

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Ecuadorian banana industry focused on marketing for consumers in 2025 AEBE's Executive Director spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the challenges the Ecuadorian banana industry is facing and the 2025 growth-focused plans.

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What does the mango industry project for 2025? Mangos face a new year full of challenges at the producer and marketing levels.

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Agronometrics in Charts: And so it begins… WELCOME 2025!! Guest article by Diego Castagnasso, a fresh produce and blueberry industry expert.

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Australia's orange production is expected to reach its highest level in two decades in 2025 Currently, major orange production areas are concentrated in the southern temperate climate regions of Riverina, Murray Valley, and Riverland.

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Mexico's agricultural trade surged 700% in 2024 According to the National Society of Phytosanitary Products (Sonafi), the latest figures from the Bank of Mexico regarding imports and exports underscore the critical importance of the agricultural sector, particularly national agricultural production.

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Fall Creek announces new leadership for next growth phase As part of the leadership transition, Kevin Murphy, a longtime board member and former CEO of Driscoll’s, will assume the role of executive chair of the board on Jan. 15, 2025.

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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
Agronometrics in Charts View All

Agronometrics in Charts: And so it begins… WELCOME 2025!!

Guest article by Diego Castagnasso, a fresh produce and blueberry industry expert.
January 09 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Will Turkish blueberries become as famous as their coffee?

Guest article by Diego Castagnasso, a fresh produce and blueberry industry expert.
January 07 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts GTD Exclusive: How close is Peru to last year’s blueberry volumes?

With rising production and increasing demand, Peru has established itself as a major player in the blueberry industry, steadily expanding its export reach year after year. 
January 02 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. retailers gear up for a Chilean cherry boom this holiday season

Chile has just hit the peak harvest of its cherry season, and shipments to international markets are significantly outpacing previous years.
December 24 , 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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