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Australian app helping farmers improve returns

The digital marketplace connects growers with retailers, processors and food-rescue organizations to give new life to excess and out of specification produce. 
November 30 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Unprecedented decline in volume projected for Peru's 2023-24 mango season

As the sector grapples with these unprecedented challenges, the focus remains on strategic resilience to ensure the sustained operation of global mango supply chains.
November 30 , 2023

UF research developing off-season blueberries

Scientists evaluated 536 varieties of the Southern Highbush Blueberry and found that blueberry crops are “day-length insensitive”.
November 29 , 2023

Peruvian blueberry prices up 55% in the U.S. over 2022

The Peruvian blueberry campaign started early in week 18 this year due to weather conditions, and in week 43 it reached its highest price of $8.50 per kilogram. 
November 29 , 2023

Kroger shuts down Kitchen United food halls at stores

No specific details have been given as to why the retailer has shut down all Kitchen United locations. 
November 29 , 2023

D’Arrigo Bro. Co., of California celebrates a century of agriculture excellence

PRESS RELEASE As 2023 comes to a close, D'Arrigo Bros. Co., of  California, home to the iconic Andy Boy label, proudly culminates their year-long reflection of  legacy with a commemoration of its 100th anniversary, as a family of farming and wholesale  companies. As D'Arrigo Bros. Co., of California honors this momentous anniversary milestone,  their roots […]
November 29 , 2023

New Zealand specialty apricots’ international debut

Ardgour Valley Orchards’ Director Sharon Kirk says three specialty varieties bred by New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research specifically for the Central Otago growing region will be exported progressively between December and February.
November 28 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Varietal replacement continues to influence Chilean grape exports

The USDA report notes a declining trend in the table grape planting area due to long-term economic challenges, including increased international competition and low prices for traditional grape varieties.
November 28 , 2023

South African citrus decreases 2023-24 estimate

The updated estimate is substantially below the anticipated growth.
November 28 , 2023

Deadly Salmonella outbreak expands

As of Nov. 24, 56 new illnesses were reported for a total of 99. Hospitalizations also rose by 28 cases for a total of 45 and, in a tragic turn of events, two deaths were reported.
November 28 , 2023