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Peruvian table grape exports up by 20%

Total exports sit at around 652,250 tons, with the U.S. taking a 27% share of shippings. 
March 23 , 2023

South American Blueberry Convention: First look at the 2023 program

Sponsored by the International Blueberry Organization (IBO), ProArandanos of Peru, ABC of Argentina, Upefruy of Uruguay and Aneberries of Mexico, the event will bring together more than 600 producers, exporters, service providers and traders.
March 23 , 2023

UK’s “salad crisis” driving up inflation

Poor weather conditions have hindered harvests in Europe and North Africa, making fresh produce less available for consumers and thus increasing prices.
March 23 , 2023

USDA: Farm value of U.S. fruit production to reach $24B in 2032

In 2021, the combined farm value of fruit, tree nut, and vegetables was $49 billion, projections indicate it will grow to $59 billion by 2032.
March 23 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Price increases imminent as rains wreck havoc on strawberry production in California

According to the California Strawberry Commission, which represents all of the state's growers, around 20% of strawberry fields in the Monterey Bay region south of San Francisco have been flooded.
March 23 , 2023

President of CMI Orchards, Bob Mast, Awarded 2023 Apple Citizen of the Year

Over the past two decades at CMI, Mast was promoted to Vice President of Marketing and eventually, in 2013, President—a perfect position for a natural-born leader with spectacular initiative and a passion for produce.
March 23 , 2023

Mediterranean diet may reduce risk of developing dementia

The research, which tracked 60,298 people for more than nine years between the ages of 40 and 69 years, showed that people who stuck close to this diet had up to 23% lower risk of developing dementia than those who did not. 
March 22 , 2023

Cluster tomatoes, Sorma Group presents a new weighing machine

With this fast, high-performing machine the company provides a solution for automating fixed-weight tray filling, optimising production times and saving labour.
March 22 , 2023

TOMRA Food to share expert insights at World Avocado Congress

Leader in sorting, grading, and packing solutions to host industry events, show new packing line solution, and make presentations on latest technologies
March 22 , 2023

How to keep fruit fresher for longer

Bananas, strawberries and grape are among the most popular fruits in the U.S. Here are some tips and tricks to keep them fresh to enjoy for longer.
March 21 , 2023