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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.
September 20 , 2023
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Ecuadorian banana industry struggling against drug trafficking
Banana shipments to different countries have been confiscated with large amounts of drugs, most recently, Spanish authorities found nearly 9.5 tons of cocaine in banana cases shipped from Ecuador, the largest drug bust in the country’s history.
September 19 , 2023
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Continental Fresh seeks protection for high-value mangos from Mexico
Continental Fresh is focused on maximizing mango freshness which requires tracking shipping locations and arrival times while maintaining consistent refrigerated container temperatures between 48–50 °F.
September 19 , 2023
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Agronometrics in Charts: Hurricane Hilary disrupts California’s grape season
The California Table Grape Commission has unveiled the impact of Hurricane Hilary on the state's grape crop, estimating an initial loss of 25 million boxes, each weighing 8.6 kilograms.
September 19 , 2023
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Politics and storms don't mix
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked for federal help for Florida to recover from “extensive agricultural damage from Hurricane Idalia."
September 19 , 2023
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Crowley Shipping announces new leader
Crowley has appointed industry leader James Fowler as senior vice president and general manager of its Crowley Shipping business unit.
September 19 , 2023
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El Niño: Peruvian mango volumes could drop by 80% in 2024
Mango groves suffered a drastic flowering decrease due to high temperatures in Peru’s northern coast.
September 18 , 2023
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Sprouts Farmers Market hit 400th store milestone
The newly unveiled store is part of the company’s 10% unit growth plan, which includes opening two dozen new stores across the U.S.
September 18 , 2023
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Peru and Chile jointly boost U.S. grape consumption
The U.S. is the largest destination market for both Chile and Peru, with shipments representing 49% and 46% of total exports for each country, respectively.
September 18 , 2023
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China expanding frozen food exports
China currently holds 12% of the global market share of the frozen food market, making it a notable player in the industry.
September 16 , 2023