Chocolate Cortés marks ‘World Cocoa Day’ honoring local cacao industry
July 4, 2025
Company celebrates cacao’s cultural and economic impact as centennial nears. #NewsismyBusiness
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787 Coffee expands direct trade from Puerto Rico to Latin America
June 30, 2025
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. […]
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Certification labels gain ground in marketing of agricultural products
May 19, 2025
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
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Executives give tips on how Puerto Rico farmers can sell to big chains
May 12, 2025
An Agrohack summit panel focuses on logistics, quality and compliance to reach major buyers. #NewsismyBusiness
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Agrohack 2025 event to spotlight booming agritourism industry
May 8, 2025
The event will provide a platform for industry leaders, young farmers and business partners to explore new opportunities for growth. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico’s agricultural biotech sector generates $284M
March 27, 2025
The sector employed 2,906 individuals with average salaries three times higher than the regional median. #NewsismyBusiness
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San German’s Turmerico expands turmeric-based product line
March 21, 2025
Turmerico is part of a growing movement to promote Puerto Rico's food production. #NewsismyBusiness
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Foreign labor fails to solve Puerto Rico’s coffee harvest challenges
January 21, 2025
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
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Puerto Rico beef co-op gets $21.2M from USDA to boost production
October 29, 2024
The funding is part of a global $1.5 billion allocation through the federal agency’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico’s agriculture insurance program fails to address storm losses, leaving farmers vulnerable
October 7, 2024
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
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U.S. Court of Appeals gives To-Ricos right to use ‘Pollo Picú’ brand
September 24, 2024
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
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Puerto Rico agriculture sector loses $23.5M in wake of Tropical Storm Ernesto
August 20, 2024
Farmers are urged to file insurance claims, if they have them. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico’s agricultural production grows to $703M in 2022
July 22, 2024
Compared to other economic sectors, Puerto Rico’s agricultural sector is relatively small. #NewsismyBusiness
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3 Puerto Rico agricultural businesses to split $800K from USDA
June 17, 2024
The funding comes from the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program. #NewsismyBusiness
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Climate change summit held at the Univ. of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez
June 17, 2024
Experts discuss climate adaptation, green energy and agriculture on the island. #NewsismyBusiness
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