Tad Thompson

The Argentine citrus industry has a less-than amicable history with U.S. trade regulations. Argentine lemon and soft citrus imports were halted in 2001, barely a year after entering the U.S. market, with APHIS citing phytosanitary requirements.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating a Listeria contamination in peaches, plums and nectarines sold in retail stores from May 1 through November 15, 2022 and from May 1 through November 15, 2023.

The CDC indicated the salmonella outbreak is expanding, as new illnesses and hospitalizations had been reported in 17 additional states, for a total of 32 states.

CGA is revising its estimate for the 2023-24 season, with plantings “below the forecast growth curve” initially projected.

In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Sarah Ilyas studies the state of the Chilean grape season

New Zealand’s specialty apricots are set to debut in international markets this southern hemisphere summer.

A newly published study by UF/IFAS is hoping to bring the Florida blueberry season to the fall months.

The Center for Produce Safety indicates Nov. 28 that it is sponsoring stone fruit food safety research at the University of Tennessee (UT). The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) is based in Woodland, CA.

By: Tad Thompson January 29, 2024 2023-24 apple production up 1.5%, so there are more opportunities for promotions this year.