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UK: Study records fruit tree blossom dates to measure climate impact

The interactive project depends on the public’s help to determine if rising temperatures are making fruit trees flower earlier and how this might vary across the U.K.
March 20 , 2024

Chile: Fortius Fruit Export boosts sales to major markets

The company, which focuses on products such as grapes, cherries, apples, pears, plums, kiwis, avocados, and citrus, expects to reach US$5 million in sales by 2028.
March 19 , 2024

RedPop(R), the little rebel that rewrites the rulebook

March 15 , 2024

Guatemala: Agritrade in full swing amid expectations of export surge

Agritrade, the biggest agricultural industry event in Guatemala, opened this week in Antigua, amid expectations of strong export growth for the country.
March 15 , 2024

USDA Scientist Tara McHugh reflects on food waste and adding value for fruit growers

For Tara McHugh, the enjoyment of food science comes from bringing innovation to scientific challenges, collaborating with others, and seeing the impact and benefits these projects have for the general public. 
March 15 , 2024

USDA announces $40.5 Million in grants to support domestic organic products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded about $40.5 million for 60 grant projects through the Organic Market Development Grant program.
March 14 , 2024

USDA trade mission seeks to promote U.S. agribusiness in South Korea

March 13 , 2024

Costa Rica braces for La Niña impact on pineapples

For Costa Rican growers, lower temperatures and excessive rain pose a great danger for pineapples and citrus in general.
March 13 , 2024

UK regulation could impose more controls on EU fresh produce imports

Under Defra’s proposed changes, common exports like tomatoes, peppers, apples, pears, grapes, or strawberries, which totaled 1 million tons in 2022, would be recategorized as medium-risk and subjected to heightened controls and additional red tape.
March 12 , 2024

Fruit analyst Betina Ernst: “Being a woman is an advantage"

March 8 marks International Women's Day, a time to reflect on women’s contributions and their ongoing struggle for gender equity.
March 08 , 2024