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Agronometrics in Charts: Rising demand at home is reshaping Poland’s blueberry industry

Poland more than doubled its cultivated blueberry area, from 5,800 to 11,900 hectares. Annual production now stands between 60,000 and 68,000 tons. But this rapid growth has come with fragmentation.
May 22 , 2025

U.S. growers embrace a new domestic melon season

Westside Produce and Classic Fruit Alliance have started their melon season in Yuma, Arizona.
May 22 , 2025

70 years of Chile's Copefrut: “Our goal is to introduce new varieties across all our fruit types”

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with Copefrut’s General Manager, Andrés Fuenzalida, who reflected on the company’s journey and the evolution of the Chilean fruit industry.
May 22 , 2025

Peruvian avocado supplies hit record volumes as prices fall

A surge in supply has exerted downward pressure on prices. Large-sized avocados, measured at 60-gauge, saw a 14% price decline, while smaller sizes, 84-gauge, increased by 4%.
May 22 , 2025

U.S. fresh apple holdings are 19% higher than the May five-year average

The report also shows 20.1 million processing apple holdings, 9% higher than the May five-year average. 
May 22 , 2025
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Biotalys and AgroFresh partner to protect fresh produce Press Release An estimated 14% of produce is lost between harvest and retail, partly due to spoilage from mold and rot. To help address this global challenge, Biotalys (Euronext - BTLS), an agricultural technology (AgTech) company developing protein-based biocontrol solutions for sustainable crop protection, and AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a global leader in post-harvest solutions for […]

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Port Everglades inks 10-Year agreement with everglades company terminal Press Release Everglades Company Terminal, Inc., (ECT) has signed a new 10-year Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement with Broward County, underscoring the Port Everglades' position as South Florida's port of choice and a leading driver of economic growth in Broward County and the state. The Broward County Board of County Commissioners recently approved the long-term […]

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Costa Rican banana exports will not be affected by reciprocal U.S. tariff CORBANA strongly disagreed with the first macroeconomic report 2025 of the International Center for Economic Policy for Sustainable Development of the National University, which states that fruit shipments could fall 18% due to the tariff measure.

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U.S. raspberry and blackberry market to continue growth trend the next 10 years The raspberry and blackberry market has been experiencing growth for nine consecutive years, seeing 20% growth of $1.1 billion in 2020.

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California avocado industry calls for restoration of USDA inspection program in Mexico Under the original agreement, USDA employees conducted inspections of avocado orchards and packing facilities in Mexico before shipment to the United States. However, APHIS transferred all orchard inspection responsibilities to Mexico in late 2024. The shift reportedly occurred due to security concerns linked to cartel threats against USDA personnel.

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Kapi Kapi expands team with new director of supply chain Press release Kapi Kapi Growers, a leading global grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples, bananas, and plantains, has announced team expansion by hiring a new Director of Supply Chain focused on strategic growth initiatives to better support the company's business partners.  Marissa Geoffroy, a 17-year industry veteran, is now leading Kapi Kapi’s logistics team, overseeing all […]

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West Coast Tomato and Oppy gear up for robust Oceanside Pole season Press release Following a successful 2024 trial, Oceanside Pole began commercial production of red sweet bell peppers. The team projects approximately 150,000 cases, available October through December — a window when supply tends to be limited due to the seasonal transitions between Canadian and Mexican production. “Timing can be everything in fresh produce,” said James […]

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Chilean avocado crop is “the best in a decade” In 2024, avocado consumption in Chile reached slightly over 18 lbs per person, an increase of 4.8% compared to 2023, making Chile the second-largest consumer of Hass avocados worldwide, after Mexico. 

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Agronometrics in Charts: Mexico's avocado industry ramps up production According to the USDA, Mexico’s avocado industry is poised for another strong year in 2025, with production forecast to reach 2.75 million metric tons (MMT), a 3% increase over 2024.

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Trans-Pacific shipments and container rates spiking to U.S. West Coast The carrier rate increases appear to be supported by a spike in bookings since the U.S. and China announced an agreement that reduced U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% for at least the next 90 days.

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  • 2024 Southern citrus season falls short

    Top Info President, Betina Ernst analyzes the causes behind 2024's drop in citrus exports from the Southern Hemisphere. Top Info President, Betina Ernst analyzes the causes behind 2024's drop in citrus exports from the Southern Hemisphere.
    January 16 , 2025

  • Logistics optimization for perishable goods: Ensuring freshness from farm to table

    Sheer Logistics Vice President of Marketing Nick Fryer discusses strategies and technologies to keep goods fresh from the moment they’re packed into crates to when they land on your plate. Sheer Logistics Vice President of Marketing Nick Fryer discusses strategies and technologies to keep goods fresh from the moment they’re packed into crates to when they land on your plate.
    October 09 , 2024

  • The uncertainty of the Southern Hemisphere’s blueberry season

    Top Info President Betina Ernst examines some major changes, challenges, and projections in the southern blueberry industry. Top Info President Betina Ernst examines some major changes, challenges, and projections in the southern blueberry industry.
    August 30 , 2024

  • CherryTech 2024: Chile's largest technical cherry industry event

    In just a few years, the Chilean cherry industry has grown significantly, positioning itself at an advantage in both technical and productive management worldwide. In just a few years, the Chilean cherry industry has grown significantly, positioning itself at an advantage in both technical and productive management worldwide.
    June 19 , 2024

  • A different season for the Southern blueberry industry

    Agronomist Betina Ernst addresses the weather phenomena that altered production cycles and created different market conditions for the crop in 2023-24. Agronomist Betina Ernst addresses the weather phenomena that altered production cycles and created different market conditions for the crop in 2023-24.
    May 15 , 2024

  • 100 million years of avocado history: A legacy of nature and human perseverance

    Mexico’s Avocado Producers, Packers and Exporters Association recaps the long story of one of the world's most popular fruit. Mexico’s Avocado Producers, Packers and Exporters Association recaps the long story of one of the world's most popular fruit.
    April 24 , 2024

  • Opinion: North American Blueberry Council’s response to Consumer Reports

    North American Blueberry Council President Kasey Cronquist addresses negative reports around the crop. North American Blueberry Council President Kasey Cronquist addresses negative reports around the crop.
    April 19 , 2024

  • IFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban

    The IFPA A-NZ outlines key challenges for the produce sector ahead of the Sept. 1, 2025 PLU ban, specifically implementation. The IFPA A-NZ outlines key challenges for the produce sector ahead of the Sept. 1, 2025 PLU ban, specifically implementation.
    April 11 , 2024

  • IFPA welcomes USDA’s updates to WIC nutrition program

    The IFPA welcomes updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, helping to ensure fruit and vegetable access. The IFPA welcomes updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, helping to ensure fruit and vegetable access.
    April 09 , 2024

  • Column: Bananas have been too cheap for decades

    Industry leaders at the World Banana Forum discussed the pricing of bananas during the last few decades, saying current prices are not sustainable for the supply chain. Industry leaders at the World Banana Forum discussed the pricing of bananas during the last few decades, saying current prices are not sustainable for the supply chain.
    April 03 , 2024
Agronometrics in Charts View All

Agronometrics in Charts: Rising demand at home is reshaping Poland’s blueberry industry

Poland more than doubled its cultivated blueberry area, from 5,800 to 11,900 hectares. Annual production now stands between 60,000 and 68,000 tons. But this rapid growth has come with fragmentation.
May 22 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexico's avocado industry ramps up production

According to the USDA, Mexico’s avocado industry is poised for another strong year in 2025, with production forecast to reach 2.75 million metric tons (MMT), a 3% increase over 2024.
May 20 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: How to play “Forecasting Vs Reality“ game… and not die trying!

Guest article by Diego Castagnasso, a fresh produce and blueberry industry expert.
May 15 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Strong outlook for U.S. blueberry season despite slight drop in projected supply

U.S. consumers hold New Zealand apples in high regard for their quality, indicating consumers may be willing to pay higher prices for continued consumption.
May 08 , 2025
Ag-Innovation View All

AI can now aid in crop disease detection

From ChatGPT to weather forecasting, the applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to expand. London-based crop intelligence firm HSAT recently announced a “ground-breaking technology” capable of improving disease detection and crop prediction through the power of AI. Known as “Inference”, HSAT’s development combines several established AI technologies into a single platform, including computer vision, machine […]
July 10 , 2024

Efficiency and profitability in cherry packhouses with Tomra Lucai Deep Learning Technology

LUCAi™’s user-friendly interface software makes it very easy for the customer’s operators to get the best sorting and grading performance from their processing line.
May 07 , 2024

Apeel Sciences saves millions of fruits from going to waste

According to the UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024, food waste accounts for 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the urgent need for solutions like Apeel’s.
April 09 , 2024

USDA announces $1.5B for climate-smart agriculture and conservation

USDA funding from the Inflation Reduction Act will help farmers save money, create revenue streams, and tackle the climate crisis.
April 03 , 2024
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