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🚨 A recent lawsuit from California table grape growers challenges the approval of the Systems Approach protocol for Chilean grape imports, casting a shadow over an otherwise promising season for Chile. 🌱 Approved in June after over 20 years of collaboration, the protocol aims to ensure the safe importation of Chilean grapes into the U.S., with shipments expected by November. 🤝 Dragomir Lujbetic from Uvanova and Víctor Catán from Fedefruta expressed confidence in the rigor of the protocol, emphasizing that it offers robust safeguards for U.S. producers. 📊 The protocol includes a comprehensive monitoring process, and Catán believes the lawsuit won't derail its approval. https://lnkd.in/eJCAp3eE #ChileanGrapes #Agriculture #Trade #SystemsApproach #Phytosanitary

A great step to closing the country of origin loophole. Now on to #organic grain to tighten import transparency. Close the loophole of "Organic" products being imported to Canada then subsequently imported as a product of Canada under the Organic reciprocity agreement. Make Country of Origin mean where it was grown, not the last place it landed before being imported into the United States. #USDAorganic #ImportIntegrity Organic Trade Association farmdoc daily University of Illinois College of ACES https://lnkd.in/gKiWhZ6q

📈🌊 #Norwegian Seafood Exports Reach New Heights in October 2024! 🇳🇴 #Norway exported seafood worth NOK 18.5 billion in October. This is an increase of NOK 914 million, or 5 per cent, compared with the same month last year. “Never before has a higher value of #seafood been exported in a single month. This is primarily due to exceptionally strong mackerel exports that we have never seen before. This alone accounted for almost all the growth in value in October," says Christian Chramer, CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council. 📑 Read the full press release under the link 🔗 below ⬇ Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries #NorwegianSeafood #SeafoodExports #SustainableFishing #GlobalMarkets #food #clipfish #mackerel #seafood #stockfish #codfish #herring  #kingcrab #salmon #saithe #trout

🐟📉 Grieg Seafood earnings drop by 24% in #Q12024, but #CEO Andreas Kvame notes "progress after a challenging 2023". 📌 Higher Q1 harvest volume in #Rogaland bolsters Grieg's overall performance, but a year-on-year comparison shows the group's earnings fell by almost one-quarter - dragged down by biological challenges in #Finnmark, including parasites and infections. 🗣 Grieg is bringing in measures to reduce future biological risks: "During 2024 and especially next winter... we expect significant improvements," Kvame said. 💡 Read our full #report on #Grieg #Seafood's #firstquarter results here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dFRGjCre

some summary of import and export data Agriculture products in the U.S 1. Key Agricultural Imports and Exports of the U.S.: Top U.S. Exports: #Soybeans #Corn #Wheat #Pork #Dairy products Top U.S. Imports: #Fresh fruits (bananas, avocados) #Vegetables (tomatoes, peppers) #Coffee #Spices #Fish (shrimp, salmon) 2. Main Trading Partners: Top Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture: #China #Canada #Mexico #Japan #European Union Top Countries Exporting to the U.S.: #Mexico #Canada #European Union (Spain, Italy) #Brazil #Chile

South Africa's wine industry is quite remarkable in terms of efficiency and productivity. Despite having around 2,300 wine grape producers, which might sound like a lot, these farms are spread across a relatively small portion of the country's total agricultural land. The fact that only about 4% of South Africa's agricultural land is dedicated to grape and wine production is fascinating because it highlights the high yield and effectiveness of these vineyards. The wine industry in South Africa has undergone significant advancements and improvements in recent years, leading to higher-quality wines that are competitive on the global market. This combination of efficiency, innovation, and quality has helped South Africa's wine sector thrive despite its relatively modest share of agricultural land dedicated to grapes and wine production. #grapefarms #winefarming #agriculture #farming #youngfarmer

🇳🇴 Thinking of taking your business to Japan? Proximar’s success with FUJI ATLANTIC SALMON shows what’s possible when Norwegian expertise meets Japanese demand. By tapping into Japan’s appetite for sustainably produced, high-quality products, Proximar’s land-farmed Atlantic salmon is thriving in one of the world’s most demanding seafood markets 🌊🐟. This milestone partnership with Marubeni demonstrates how Norwegian innovation can meet local needs in Japan—on their terms and on their home turf. If you’re looking for a chance to make an impact in Japan, this is a prime example of the power of local partnerships! 🚀🇯🇵 #NorwayToJapan #ExportOpportunities #SustainableBusiness #AquacultureInnovation #JapaneseMarket

📈 Exciting Growth in Vietnam's Shrimp Exports! 🦐 Vietnam's shrimp industry is making waves, experiencing strong growth in the first five months of the year. Alongside catfish, tuna, crab, and crustaceans, shrimp is one of Vietnam's top five seafood products driving export growth. According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), shrimp exports reached USD 1.3 billion, accounting for over 30% of the seafood export value and showing a 7% increase compared to the same period last year. Vietnam is now the world's second-largest shrimp exporter, following China, with white-legged shrimp leading the market. The growth is primarily driven by the Chinese market, now Vietnam's largest shrimp importer, surpassing the US. Other markets like the US, Canada, the UK, and Russia also saw significant increases in shrimp export values. However, challenges such as political conflicts, global economic downturns, and high production costs remain. Despite these hurdles, Vietnam's shrimp industry continues to thrive. Read more about this exciting development in Aquaculture Magazine. Join us in celebrating Vietnam's seafood success and exploring the opportunities and challenges in this dynamic industry! 🌏🦐 #VietnamShrimp #SeafoodIndustry #Aquaculture #ExportGrowth #SustainableSeafood Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dNTtXCR9

Curious about what Provenance Propagation brings to local growers and clients? 1️⃣ Provenance Propagation Plug - Ungrafted Plants 2️⃣ Graft n' Grow - Grafted Plants: Experience the best of both worlds with our grafted plants x 3️⃣ Pick 'em Quick - Advanced Cucumbers: Elevate your cucumber game with our advanced varieties 4️⃣ Provenance Prime - Grafted + Advanced Seedlings: For the ultimate start to your growing journey, our Provenance Prime range offers grafted plants and advanced seedlings. Visit our website to discover more of what we do: https://lnkd.in/gs3Gj8n3 #ProvenancePropagation #Plants #Propagation #Products #Plants #Australia #AustralianMade #GraftedPlants #UngraftedPlants

Did you know that the Global Seafood Alliance is preparing a new standard? The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has been working hard on its new “Climate Action and Sourcing (CAS) Vanguard Standard”. As reported by the entity, this new standard is an initiative created to highlight producers who are leaders in the seafood industry, who go beyond what is expected of them and incorporate leading-edge innovations or best practices associated into their businesses.   The CAS Vanguard Standard is a “Best Aquaculture Practices” (BAP) certification standard and would be applicable to feed mills, farms and seafood processing facilities. It was developed to address the broader footprint of farmed seafood products, in particular their carbon footprint and other impacts associated with the production feed ingredients.   Those who wish to access this certification must comply with a responsible supply of marine and plant ingredients for the manufacture of feed, including those from fish processing by-products, in addition to having certified sources and including plant ingredients that are deforestation and conversion free (DCF). Additionally, facilities must demonstrate a decrease in their carbon footprint over time by reporting data related to Greenhouse Gas Emissions, selection and consumption of energy sources, and water use, among other aspects.   The standard was designed to promote continuous improvement and encourage farmers to seek products from Vanguard-certified facilities throughout the supply chain. This in turn will lead increasing quantities of ingredients certified to responsible sourcing standards. This program was recently submitted to public comments. #aquaculture #certification #salmon #globalseafoodalliance #bap #bestpractices #salmonfeed #aquaculturefeed