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Chilean grape season kicks off with 64% of export volumes comprised of new varieties

As per the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association Frutas de Chile (formerly ASOEX) third estimate, over 62 million table grape boxes will be shipped to international markets this 2023-24 campaign.
January 29 , 2024

Maersk announces changes to MECL service

The firm has assured that it will provide updated information on alternative solutions and various options shortly, to meet the needs and minimize the inconvenience.
January 29 , 2024

Argentine pome fruit sector expanding productivity

Patagonia Food CEO Nicolás Sánchez, who also acts as president of the Argentine Chamber of Integrated Fruit Growers (CAFI) addresses 2024 projections and lessons learned for 2023.
January 29 , 2024

South African Citrus Growers Association projects positive season for 2024

According to IOL media, in South Africa, the citrus season starts with lemons in February and ends in September.
January 26 , 2024

CMI Orchards’ Sunrise Magic apples now available

CMI’s Vice President of Marketing Rochelle Bohm informed that the apple variety is now ready to pack and ship.
January 26 , 2024

Peruvian blueberry industry turns to varietal change to secure 2024 season

"Success will depend on the ability of growers to achieve the goal of selecting and managing new varieties effectively," says Rafael Coronado, responsible for blueberry trials in Dole-Piura. 
January 26 , 2024

Three new raspberry varieties to be launched at Fruit Logistica

Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB), a leader in raspberry breeding, announced the commercial launch of three new varieties.
January 25 , 2024

How focusing on phytosanitation boosted Mexican papaya

According to a report by Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, between 2013 and 2023, national production increased from 765,000 tons to 1,135,000 tons.
January 25 , 2024

Biden Administration announces $200M for fertilizer and clean energy projects

The funding falls under the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP), which was created to help expand U.S. fertilizer production.
January 25 , 2024

Agronometrics Interviews: Berries Paradise

An exclusive look at the Mexican blueberry season with Berries Paradise Chief Commercial Officer Carlos Madariaga.
January 25 , 2024