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Consumers prefer branded apples, study shows

A study shows that high-flavor branded apples like Ambrosia Gold, EverCrisp, JUICI, and Kanzi outperform legacy varieties. The study included a wide range of panelists and focused on apple purchases, varietal knowledge, motivators for purchases, and preferences for appearance and flavor. CMI Orchards, a Washington State growers' organization, partnered with Category Partners to create a […]
August 02 , 2024

Sun World International expands citrus and subtropical varietals portfolio with Biogold acquisition

The acquisition further advances the firm's intent to "dramatically" accelerate their genetics offering to their 2,700+ licensees.
August 01 , 2024

Kroger adds new American-grown fresh produce brand to stores

 U.S. supermarket chain The Kroger Co. introduced a new fresh produce brand, Field and Vine, to its stores. In a press release, the grocer stated that its goal is to highlight produce from farmers across California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, and Washington. The growers will pick, pack, and deliver the produce […]
August 01 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: USDA permits non-fumigated Chilean table grapes for U.S. imports

The long-sought approval of an inspection-based alternative to methyl bromide fumigation will benefit fruit quality for approved exporters, industry leaders say.
August 01 , 2024

Hass Avocado Board's impact on the increase of avocado consumption in the US

In an exclusive interview for Avobook, Emiliano Escobedo, executive director of the Hass Avocado Board, reveals the challenges and successes of avocado promotion in the United States.
August 01 , 2024

Chile's third-largest fruit export destination is no longer Europe

Latin America has been Chile's third-largest fruit trading partner since 2021-22. Europe's dethronement can be attributed to Chile's efforts to diversify within the region. According to Frutas de Chile General Manager Michel Canala-Echeverría, fruit exports to Latin America in 2021-22 increased by 23% and reached a total of 535,995 tons. Latin American fruit exports make […]
August 01 , 2024

Shipping rates are on the rise globally

Led mainly by tight capacity and strong demand, as well as the ongoing disruption in the Red Sea, rates are approaching record highs seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 01 , 2024

Indian mango shipments score 20% annual growth

In 2023-24, the Asian country has exported over $60 million in margo shipments to the world.
August 01 , 2024

Natus Foods by UniSpice: Delivering Sustainable Produce to the USA

By focusing on data-driven farming, Natus Foods aims to gather real-time data from customers and bring this valuable information back to the farms.
August 01 , 2024

South African lemon and orange volumes revised down

Recent floods in Citrusdal, a town located in the Western Cape province of South Africa, have dealt great structural damage to farming communities.
August 01 , 2024