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Agrovision accelerates presence in cherry market acquiring Chilean grower and exporter

The acquisition adds 500 hectares of cherry orchards featuring premium varieties and also expands Agrovision’s blueberry footprint with 250 hectares planted with premium varietals.
December 05 , 2024

BLOOM FRESH announces new licensees in China

In China, BLOOM FRESH has secured plant variety rights for 16 table grape varieties and many registered trademarks including Cotton Candy, Sweet Sapphire, and Sweet Globe. 
December 05 , 2024

Spanish strawberry association forecasts a 4% berry hectare increase next year

Strawberry, blueberry, and blackberry hectares are steadily growing, whilst raspberries are recovering after a two-year decline.
December 05 , 2024

Chile's blueberry season is progressing with higher quality fruit

The executive director of the Blueberry Committee of Chilean Fruits, Andrés Armstrong, reports that this season, as of week 47, 63% of exports are from new varieties.
December 05 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian blueberry export data by exporter now available in Agronometrics’ GTD Platform

This tool is a key resource that includes export data directly from Peru's National Superintendence of Customs and Tax Administration (SUNAT).
December 05 , 2024
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Leading citrus exporting countries in 2023 Citrus exports drive local economies and meet the growing demand for fresh, healthy, and sustainable food around the world.

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Australian Grapes brand to launch industry-led international program The comprehensive program will include industry consultations, retail and e-commerce initiatives, media and influencer engagement, trade events, brand development, and other activations.

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Spanish tech developers launch a fruit harvesting robot The robot combines vision and artificial intelligence to identify when strawberries are ready to be harvested and carry out the picking process.

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EBRD and EIT Food launch new accelerator hub for agrifood start-ups Startups will be selected for their innovative approaches to sustainable production and climate change mitigation.

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Intermittent irrigation could be key for Florida's strawberry industry As the state's strawberry growing season approaches, new University of Florida (UF) research presented findings on intermittent irrigation,  a water-saving technique that can reduce water needs by up to 67% without impacting yields. Typically, establishing young strawberry plants requires substantial water, with growers using over 600,000 gallons per acre during the initial 10-14-day establishment period. […]

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California Strawberry Commission Research Highlights Strength of Strawberry Retail Promotions Press release The California Strawberry Commission released its 2024 State of the Strawberry Category Report, demonstrating the power of strawberries in driving berry category sales, growth, and promotional performance. The report shows that strawberries continue to dominate the fresh berry category, achieving remarkable growth in both volume and dollar sales over the past year. Key […]

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Poland is Egypt's biggest apple trading partner During the 2022/23 marketing year, Poland accounted for 37.7% of Egypt's apple imports.

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USDA announces appointments to the National Mango Board The NMB now has 18 members, including 8 importers, 7 foreign producers, 2 domestic producers, and 1 first handler.

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The perception of U.S. and European consumers on Latin American avocados A panel of fruit supply chain experts from Walmart, Westfalia and Cartama discuss how avocados from Latin American countries are perceived at their main export markets.

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U.S. ambassador to Chile resigns, a key player in bilateral agricultural relations On Monday, December 2, U.S. ambassador to Chile, Bernadette M. Meehan, submitted her resignation to President Biden and will leave the country on January 10.

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  • 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

  • CPMA welcomes Canadian government's support of national school food program

    The program will aim to deliver meals to an additional 400,000 children per year.  The program will aim to deliver meals to an additional 400,000 children per year. 
    April 02 , 2024
Agronometrics in Charts View All

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian blueberry export data by exporter now available in Agronometrics’ GTD Platform

This tool is a key resource that includes export data directly from Peru's National Superintendence of Customs and Tax Administration (SUNAT).
December 05 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Georgia’s agriculture industry bears the brunt of Hurricane Helene

Blueberry production, a growing segment of Georgia agriculture, sustained widespread damage as plants were uprooted and irrigation systems destroyed.
December 03 , 2024

Mexico’s Agriculture at a Crossroads: Battling Water Scarcity and Labor Shortages

The scarcity has forced many farmers to reduce planting, leading to a 5% drop in U.S. imports of Mexican fruits and vegetables during the 2023-24 season.
November 28 , 2024

What does humanity have in common with blueberries?

Guest article by Diego Castagnasso, a fresh produce and blueberry industry expert.
November 26 , 2024
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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