by Travis Martin | Mar 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Ivory Coast is working to make cocoa production a little sweeter. In an industry plagued with deforestation and child labor issues, the country is hoping to ensure more ethical cocoa production. Traceability: With implementation of a new system, the Ivory Coast...
by Travis Martin | Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
An early almond bloom has California growers buzzing with anticipation. And each year the state has to import over 2M beehives to help with the monumental pollination effort and add to the 500,000 hives residing in California year-round. Bee basics: Bees are a...
by Travis Martin | Feb 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
The last week of January brrrrrrought a cold snap to Florida. The record low temperatures damaged many crops and left farmers scrambling to protect them. Crop damage assessment is currently ongoing. A soundbite: “It will take some time to fully understand the...
by Travis Martin | Jan 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
The plot is thickening in an ongoing battle between rival nut companies, with Touchstone Pistachios gaining a recent foothold against Wonderful Pistachios. In a nutshell: Touchstone Pistachios has been planning an efficiency expansion of a processing facility in...
by Travis Martin | Jan 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
A decision to cut interest rates and a resulting currency crash in Turkey is making hazelnut farmers and Nutella lovers very nervous… Imported seed and fertilizer prices are skyrocketing, making the upcoming crop look more like a dream than reality. Digits: The...
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