Partnership Bears Fruit with Release of Two New Grape Varieties

March 25, 2022 Sun World International

Two newly released grape varieties, developed collaboratively between Cornell AgriTech and Sun World International, a global fruit genetics and licensing company, offer new flavors for consumers and better growing characteristics for farmers.

Goldenberry Farms Begins Exports of Sugar Sweet Mangos Globally

March 25, 2022 Goldenberry Farms

Goldenberry Farms™ has begun shipping the initial boxes of Sweet Sugar Mangos™, an ultra-sweet and miniature mango variety, trademarked by the company.   These naturally grown tree mangos easily fit in the palm of your hand and are unique due to their ability to be eaten with their skin, giving it the nickname of “lunchbox mango.”

National Potato Council Statement in Response to USDA Announcement on the Resumption of Trade Between PEI and the United States After Latest Potato Wart Find

March 25, 2022 National Potato Council

The National Potato Council released the following statement in response to USDA’s announcement that trade in table stock potatoes would resume between Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, and the United States.

Hass Avocado Board Enters 20th Year With Expanded Staff Roster

March 25, 2022 Hass Avocado Board

To keep pace with the growth of fresh Hass avocados sales, the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) has expanded its staff with four new additions. As research projects have nearly doubled in the past five years and promotion has been proven to play a fundamental role in expanding demand, the science-based expertise, marketing, and administrative support from these four hires will be instrumental in driving HAB’s vision to be America’s most popular and desired fruit by 2025. 

FDA to Hold Webinar on the Foodborne Outbreak Response Improvement Plan

March 25, 2022 FDA

Please join the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a webinar on April 13, 2022 at 2 p.m. on the Foodborne Outbreak Response Improvement Plan that the agency released in early December 2021.