Company celebrates cacao’s cultural and economic impact as centennial nears. #NewsismyBusiness
787 Coffee, a Puerto Rican-owned company, has expanded its direct trade model to include micro-lot farms in Mexico and Colombia. According to the company, eliminating intermediaries allows it to build a transparent supply chain that pays growers more — addressing an industry norm where farmers often earn less than 10% of a coffee’s retail price. […]
Certification labels gain ground in marketing of agricultural products Industry leaders at Agrohack 2025 discuss how Puerto Rico food producers can access the stateside market. #NewsismyBusiness
An Agrohack summit panel focuses on logistics, quality and compliance to reach major buyers. #NewsismyBusiness
The event will provide a platform for industry leaders, young farmers and business partners to explore new opportunities for growth. #NewsismyBusiness
The sector employed 2,906 individuals with average salaries three times higher than the regional median. #NewsismyBusiness
Turmerico is part of a growing movement to promote Puerto Rico's food production. #NewsismyBusiness
Bureaucratic hurdles in visa processing, high costs of importing labor, and lack of affordable housing for farm workers have hindered the Agriculture Department’s initiative to address the challenge of harvesting coffee in Puerto Rico’s mountainous regions. #NewsismyBusiness
The funding is part of a global $1.5 billion allocation through the federal agency’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program. #NewsismyBusiness
Neither the Agriculture Secretary nor lawmakers have moved to update the Agricultural Insurance Corporation’s policies to reflect Puerto Rico’s current climate realities. #NewsismyBusiness
The legal battle centers around PAS’ use of the Picú trademark from 2005 until it stopped selling products under the brand in 2011 due to financial difficulties.#NewsismyBusiness
Farmers are urged to file insurance claims, if they have them. #NewsismyBusiness
Compared to other economic sectors, Puerto Rico’s agricultural sector is relatively small. #NewsismyBusiness
The funding comes from the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program. #NewsismyBusiness
Experts discuss climate adaptation, green energy and agriculture on the island. #NewsismyBusiness
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