ILA halts negotiations with USMX over automation

The ILA says that management introduced their intent to implement semi-automation—a direct contradiction to their opening statement where they had said that neither full nor semi-automation would be on the table. 

November 15 , 2024

West Pak unveils new avocado program and packaging

The new series of bagged avocados showcase three key growing regions: California, Mexico, and Colombia.

November 15 , 2024

Over 50,000 tons of Chilean table grapes to be shipped to the US under Systems Approach

These shipments are expected to generate returns of $107 million for Chile, especially benefiting producers and regions approved to implement this phytosanitary protocol.

November 15 , 2024

Tru-Cape growers remain optimistic about South Africa's cherry season

Fortunately, the later cherry varieties were spared from the frost, and producers are cautiously optimistic about the later part of the harvest.

November 15 , 2024

FAO's Director General says transforming agrifood systems is the only solution to climate crisis

Dongyu says a more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood system is essential to achieve the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals.

November 15 , 2024

California table grapes see strong recovery in volume following storm-afflicted 2023 season

With harvest ongoing, the industry expects to harvest a crop of over 90 million boxes and to continue shipping through December.

November 15 , 2024

Savannah port container volume up 10% in October

It was the third busiest October on record for Georgia Ports Authority, after 2021 and 2022 when more than half a million TEUs crossed the docks at the Port of Savannah.

November 15 , 2024

Introduction of bacteria is found to reduce mold growth in blueberries

After researchers performed in vitro assays to evaluate the effects and activity of blueberries infected with strains of B. cinerea, results showed that in the presence of the bacteria, the severity of gray mold on blueberries was reduced by a little over 71%.

November 15 , 2024

Inauguration of the Port of Chancay: A new era for Peru

The Port of Chancay will transform the commercial landscape of the region. It will be key in the trade between South America and Asia.

November 14 , 2024

VEGANIC officially joins GlobalG.A.P., strengthening its commitment to Sustainability and Responsibility in the agricultural sector

November 14 , 2024