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2 days ago | 
freshfruitportal.com | Carla Espinoza Gutiérrez |Carla Gutierrez
More News Top Stories Pennsylvania's Governor Josh Shapiro announced on June 4 that Pennsylvania has filed a legal challenge against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) following the abrupt termination of the state's $13 million Local Food Purchasing Assistance (LFPA) Program agreement. The federal funding supports 189 farms across Pennsylvania and supplies 14 food banks with fresh, locally grown produce.
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2 days ago | 
freshfruitportal.com | Carla Espinoza Gutiérrez |Carla Gutierrez
More News Top Stories A recent study published in the Journal of the American Nutrition Association investigated the potential health benefits of mango consumption for postmenopausal women. The research focused on how eating approximately two servings (330 grams or about 1.5 cups) of mango daily over a two-week period affected blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
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3 days ago | 
freshfruitportal.com | Carla Espinoza Gutiérrez |Carla Gutierrez
Agronometrics in Charts More News Top Stories Guest article by Diego Castagnasso, a fresh produce and blueberry industry expert. Loud, opinionated, INFORMED! Diego writes DC’s B-Side’s newsletter as he speaks and speaks as he writes. You can subscribe, under your own peril, to his newsletter here or visit his less fun (for now) website Drip Consulting.
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3 days ago | 
freshfruitportal.com | Carla Espinoza Gutiérrez |Carla Gutierrez
More News Top Stories The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC), in collaboration with VentureFuel, has announced the launch of the Blueberry Boost Startup Accelerator, a program designed to support emerging startups developing innovative products that feature blueberries. Applications are now open and will be accepted on a rolling basis until July 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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3 days ago | 
freshfruitportal.com | Carla Espinoza Gutiérrez |Carla Gutierrez
More News Today's Headline Top Stories Colombian avocados are steadily expanding their presence in international markets, winning over an increasing number of consumers who favor the fruit. Juan Camilo Ospina, from Avocados Planet’s International Business division, analyzed current industry trends and highlighted the strategic efforts by CorpoHass and the broader sector, particularly focusing on the United States, Colombia’s primary target market.
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4 days ago | 
freshfruitportal.com | Carla Espinoza Gutiérrez |Carla Gutierrez
More News Top Stories During Week 22, the global avocado market demonstrated a balance of stable volumes alongside significant shifts in dynamics by origin and pricing, intelligence firm Avobook noted in its latest report. The United States received 1,440 avocado shipments, with Mexico's market share dropping to its lowest point this year at 53%.
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4 days ago | 
freshfruitportal.com | Carla Espinoza Gutiérrez |Carla Gutierrez
More News Top Stories Global berry grower and breeder Naturipe Farms has announced the start of its peak season for blackberries grown in the southeast, particularly Georgia. The company reported increased availability of its proprietary Southern Grace variety, known for its flavor and consistent quality. With Mexico’s blackberry season concluding, domestic production is increasing, positioning Naturipe to meet early summer demand.
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5 days ago | 
freshfruitportal.com | Carla Espinoza Gutiérrez |Carla Gutierrez
Agronometrics in Charts More News Top Stories In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, we take a look at the California table grape season. Each week, the series looks at a different horticultural commodity, focusing on a specific origin or topic, visualizing the market factors that are driving change.
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6 days ago | 
freshfruitportal.com | Carla Espinoza Gutiérrez |Carla Gutierrez
More News Top Stories Italian Minister Francesco Lollobrigida and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins met today at Italy’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry (MASAF). Italy is the first European Union country officially visited by Secretary Rollins since the beginning of her term. Among the topics discussed, particular emphasis was placed on the growth of the agri-food trade, which exceeded $9 billion in 2024.
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6 days ago | 
freshfruitportal.com | Carla Espinoza Gutiérrez |Carla Gutierrez
More News Top Stories Long before ripe blueberries reach grocery store shelves or end up in muffins, native bees play a critical role in their development. A recent University of Georgia study sheds light on how these wild pollinators are essential for one of the state’s most valuable crops.
