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Opinion: North American Blueberry Council’s response to Consumer Reports
North American Blueberry Council President Kasey Cronquist addresses negative reports around the crop.
April 19 , 2024
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US Ambassador to Chile on Systems Approach for table grapes: "We are working hard"
“I know this issue is a high priority for producers here in Chile, as it is for us in the United States. We are working hard with La Moneda,” Ambassador Meehan said.
April 19 , 2024
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World Citrus Organization projects lower Southern Hemisphere volumes for 2024
Adverse weather conditions around the globe negatively impacted yields, but expectations have improved, WCO said in a release, leading to only a slight drop in production.
April 19 , 2024
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US orgs urge ban on Mexican avocados linked to deforestation
Most of the deforestation is happening illegally, some imperil monarch butterfly habitat, and it all undermines international pledges made by both countries to halt deforestation.
April 19 , 2024
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Guatemalan mango volume to US sees increase
April 19 , 2024
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US agriculture products find promising market in Colombia
The report highlights that opportunities are growing as Colombian incomes rise and retail outlets expand.
April 19 , 2024
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New West India container service to connect Florida with 7 locations
This will be JAXPORT’s first direct container service with each of these seven ports, with Damietta, Jeddah, and Algeciras also serving as major transshipment hubs in the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
April 19 , 2024
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Spain calls South Africa WTO dispute “threats and blackmail”
The committee argues that the fruit is indeed a “scientifically proven means of contagion” and not a cosmetic problem as the South African citrus sector has assured.
April 18 , 2024
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Two-color dragon fruit developed by Chinese researchers
Researchers from the Yangling Vocational and Technical College in Shaanxi, China, announced a new dragon fruit or pitaya variety called “New Two Color”.
April 18 , 2024
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Goldenberry Farms sues over Sugar Mango trademark infringement
Goldenberry follows a ‘zero tolerance’ policy against infringement, Michelle Anders, communications director for the brand, said in a statement. The company has already won enforcement cases in Colombia, North America, and Europe.
April 18 , 2024