Fruit World Unveils an Exciting California Grape Season

May 28, 2024 Fruit World

Fruit World is delighted to introduce an expansion of its specialty organic grape program with the
introduction of new and unique heritage varieties. Fruit World will kick off the season with
Champagne grapes available in mid-July, followed by their famed Thomcords and new heritage
varietals at the end of July. These high-flavor grapes are perfect for a stunning summer
charcuterie board, picnics, poolside snacks, and more.

ThroughPut.AI and Inteligistics Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform Agriculture and Fresh Produce Supply Chains

May 28, 2024 ThroughPut Inc.

ThroughPut.AI, in collaboration with Inteligistics, will enable growers, suppliers, carriers, distributors, and retailers to significantly improve the efficiency of their supply and cold chain operations, thus ensuring that all fresh products – ranging from berries and vegetables to fish and meat – is sold profitably on-time and in-full for faster, fresher and safer delivery with full supply chain visibility.

FDA Issues Warning About Toxic Amygdalin Found in Apricot Seeds

May 27, 2024 FDA

The FDA reviewed analytical packets from the Commonwealth of Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) from three samples collected by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), and found them all to contain the toxic compound amygdalin.

Georgia Agricultural Innovation Center to Bring Farmers from Fresh to Value-Added Markets

The University of Georgia is launching the Value-Addition Institute for Business Expansion (VIBE), a new center for rural food business assistance and resources headed by professors from the Department of Food Science and Technology 

Mississippi Shrimp Season Opens Wednesday, May 29

Recreational and commercial shrimp season north of the Intracoastal Waterway will close at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2025. For areas south of the Intracoastal Waterway and west of the Gulfport Ship Channel, shrimp season will close at 12:01 a.m. on May 1, 2025. Licensed live-bait shrimping is open year-round in designated areas.