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Fruit Logistica publishes latest European market figures

European Statistics Handbook highlights the impact of inflation, weather phenomena, and rising production costs in the fruit and vegetable market.
February 02 , 2023

Mission Produce to open UK distribution center with exclusive ripening technology

The new technology will be implemented for the first time in the company’s newest forward distribution center in Dartford,  England, which is anticipated to open in March of 2023.
February 02 , 2023

Agronometrics Interviews: A tour of the Chilean blueberry season with Giddings Berries USA

The worldwide market for Chilean blueberries is projected to grow as nouveau technology for cultivation, harvesting, packaging, and transportation is researched and incorporated.
February 02 , 2023

Wild Harvest Organic Produce offering over 40 new products

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has announced the expansion of its Wild Harvest private-label organic produce line with more than 40 new items. 
February 02 , 2023

CropX acquires Tule expanding operations in California

CropX Technologies, a global leader in digital solutions for agronomic farm management, announced its acquisition of Tule Technologies, a precision irrigation company based in California.
February 01 , 2023
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Peru: Piura’s table grape production closing in on Ica While other growing regions in Peru, such as Ica, were already a representative territory for this cultivar, Piura has slowly become a reputable table grape exporter, with over 30 million boxes shipped yearly.

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Fresh produce consumption per capita remains low in Europe Daily consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables in the European Union remains well below the minimum 400 grams per capita recommended by the World Health Organization.

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How citrus packhouses can improve profitability with the latests sorting and grading solutions Packhouses have traditionally kept their customers happy by packing only the fruit they are sure will meet quality requirements and by rejecting fruit of borderline quality. But this too often leads to fruit ‘giveaway’ which hurts packhouse profits.

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What can we look forward to at Fruit Logistica next week? John Giles, Divisional Director at Promar International, weighs in on the upcoming Fruit Logistica conference, which will be held in Berlin.

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Hamburg Süd and SeaLand to be merged into the Maersk brand The company has said that current account teams and terms and conditions, such as contracts and payment terms will remain the unchanged.

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Peruvian exports to U.S. rose by 23% through November Shipments of traditional products in the first eleven months of 2022 totaled US$ 2,719 million, showing a growth of 29.4% year-on-year.

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AFM reveals Super Bowl teaser for national TV ad Many months of planning for a Super Bowl promotion by Avocados From Mexico (AFM) are approaching the climatic event. Watch the teaser ad here.

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Winter, Marlene sponsors mountain sports The brand will be supporting the Ski World Cup and Biathlon champion Dorothea Wierer. The marketing activities for the winter season also include campaigns in Italy, Sweden and Norway.

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Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican avocados stealing the show once again Mexico continues to top the charts as the world’s top avocado exporter, with over 6,720 million pounds shipped in the past 3 years.

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Joe Sbrocchi joins Pure Flavor's leadership team Pure Flavor has announced produce industry veteran, Joe Sbrocchi, to the position of Senior Vice-President, Business Development & Strategy.  Sbrocchi's career history has been in the vendor and the buying communities (Sobeys & Walmart), and most recently over the last five years as the Executive Director & General Manager of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers […]

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  • What can we look forward to at Fruit Logistica next week?

    John Giles, Divisional Director at Promar International, weighs in on the upcoming Fruit Logistica conference, which will be held in Berlin. John Giles, Divisional Director at Promar International, weighs in on the upcoming Fruit Logistica conference, which will be held in Berlin.
    February 01 , 2023

  • Agro-Informatics trends transforming the industry in 2023

    Agmatix CEO Ron Baruchi discusses 2023's upcoming tech trends for the produce industry. Agmatix CEO Ron Baruchi discusses 2023's upcoming tech trends for the produce industry.
    January 09 , 2023

  • From the CEO’s desk: Branding fresh fruit

    Vanguard's CEO Craig Stauffer reflects on the retail experience and branding for fresh fruit. Vanguard's CEO Craig Stauffer reflects on the retail experience and branding for fresh fruit.
    December 22 , 2022

  • U.S. will soon have access to methyl bromide-free Chilean grapes

    Chile Agricultural Attaché in the USA, Andrés Rodríguez weighs in the long-awaited Systems Approach approval for table grape exports to the United States, following the publication of its proposed rule in the Federal Register. Chile Agricultural Attaché in the USA, Andrés Rodríguez weighs in the long-awaited Systems Approach approval for table grape exports to the United States, following the publication of its proposed rule in the Federal Register.
    November 18 , 2022

  • How does the UK stand at the end of 2022?

    John Giles, Divisional Director at Promar International, analyzes the main challenges faced by the UK produce industry during 2022. John Giles, Divisional Director at Promar International, analyzes the main challenges faced by the UK produce industry during 2022.
    November 14 , 2022

  • Raspberry development in processing and fresh sectors

    The global raspberry sector continues to grow, as it does with the other main berry types. Raspberries for fresh consumption have the biggest name in the marketplace, but processed berries are a major part of the berry industry. The global raspberry sector continues to grow, as it does with the other main berry types. Raspberries for fresh consumption have the biggest name in the marketplace, but processed berries are a major part of the berry industry.
    April 14 , 2022

  • Opinion: The Rising Cost Produce Paradox 

    Vanguard International CEO Craig Stauffer shares his thoughts on what the pricing surge means for the produce industry. Vanguard International CEO Craig Stauffer shares his thoughts on what the pricing surge means for the produce industry.
    March 18 , 2022

  • Triumph in New York

    Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor speaks about how the 2021 edition of the New York Produce Show and Conference that took place earlier this month was a huge success. Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor speaks about how the 2021 edition of the New York Produce Show and Conference that took place earlier this month was a huge success.
    December 24 , 2021

  • Opinion: Want to help the world while helping the industry? Reduce online out-of-stocks

    Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor argues that the following is key to lifting produce consumption: Better produce through superior varieties, innovative packs and blends, consistently available and promoted Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor argues that the following is key to lifting produce consumption: Better produce through superior varieties, innovative packs and blends, consistently available and promoted
    September 15 , 2021

  • Opinion: How will we remember the UK's summer of 2021 in fresh produce?

    John Giles, Divisional Director of Promar International, says the summer of 2021 is one we won’t forget in a hurry, and companies will need to be more resilient and better prepared than ever before. John Giles, Divisional Director of Promar International, says the summer of 2021 is one we won’t forget in a hurry, and companies will need to be more resilient and better prepared than ever before.
    September 13 , 2021
Agronometrics in Charts View All

Agronometrics Interviews: A tour of the Chilean blueberry season with Giddings Berries USA

The worldwide market for Chilean blueberries is projected to grow as nouveau technology for cultivation, harvesting, packaging, and transportation is researched and incorporated.
February 02 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican avocados stealing the show once again

Mexico continues to top the charts as the world’s top avocado exporter, with over 6,720 million pounds shipped in the past 3 years.
January 31 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Surge in Peruvian blueberry exports expected despite political instability

Although the country has been immersed in a political crisis since December 2022, Peru has so far exported 301,389 tons of this product, a 27% increase over the previous season.
January 26 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Quality reigning supreme for Chilean blueberries this season

The Chilean blueberry industry is currently focusing on providing the best quality blueberries to its export markets.
January 24 , 2023
Ag-Innovation View All

New highlights from GreenTech Amsterdam: Tomato virus, digital phenotyping and peat alternatives

The three day event is a global meeting place for horticultural technology professionals, focusing on the early stages of the horticultural chain and the current issues facing growers today.
May 12 , 2022

Cities should aim to grow 30% of produce locally - report 

The goal is part of a report published by the Tony Blair Institute For Global Change in order to decrease dependence on outside sources for urban populations.
May 09 , 2022

Oppy announces its first tech investment

Oppy has invested in an AI technology that harnesses deep learning AI to forecast and manage the yield of a specific crop, and is starting testing with table grapes.
May 03 , 2022

GrubMarket acquires South American fruit firm in expansion bid

The fruit ecommerce tech platform has locked in multiple acquisitions since a US$120M investment round and US$1.2B valuation last year, this acquisition marks its first in South America.
April 26 , 2022
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