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New West India container service to connect Florida with 7 locations

This will be JAXPORT’s first direct container service with each of these seven ports, with Damietta, Jeddah, and Algeciras also serving as major transshipment hubs in the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
April 19 , 2024

Spain calls South Africa WTO dispute “threats and blackmail”

The committee argues that the fruit is indeed a “​​scientifically proven means of contagion” and not a cosmetic problem as the South African citrus sector has assured.
April 18 , 2024

Two-color dragon fruit developed by Chinese researchers

Researchers from the Yangling Vocational and Technical College in Shaanxi, China, announced a new dragon fruit or pitaya variety called “New Two Color”.
April 18 , 2024

Goldenberry Farms sues over Sugar Mango trademark infringement

Goldenberry follows a ‘zero tolerance’ policy against infringement, Michelle Anders, communications director for the brand, said in a statement. The company has already won enforcement cases in Colombia, North America, and Europe.
April 18 , 2024

Agronometrics Shorts: Chile leads South American nations in global fruit exports

With fresh cherries, plums, and grapes as its primary sources of export, Chile occupies the fifth position, surpassing the $7 billion mark in fruit exports.
April 18 , 2024
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New Zealand and Asian Development Bank partner on mangos PRESS RELEASE (Plant & Food Research) - Plant & Food Research and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed to cooperate on an initiative, and the New Zealand research institute has also secured a contract with Quezon City, the largest city in metropolitan Manila. Signing ceremonies for both these developments will occur in Manila today, […]

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USDA accepting applications for August trade mission to Colombia USDA Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor will lead an agribusiness trade mission to Bogotá, Colombia, Aug. 13-15, 2024.

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A ‘super’ season for Northwest cherries? Washington is the main cherry-producing state in the U.S., growing nearly 90,000 tons of cherries yearly.

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Crespo Organic reports lower mango volumes and smaller fruit in 2023-24 Despite an increase in productive orchards, the company is currently experiencing inconsistent and lower yields.

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Ecuadorian banana sector wants consumer education about product value A few days ago, a popular German grocer ran a special banana sale. The price was €0.88, a little less than a dollar, for 2.2 pounds of bananas. Ecuadorian Banana Exporters Association weighs in on what this means for the sector.

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The Wonderful Company enters Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For A $6 billion global agriculture company with a 10,000-person workforce, The Wonderful Company owns and produces iconic, healthy brands.

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British cherry growers optimistic as trees blossom early The country’s cherry season only lasts two months, from mid-July to mid-September, a short one in comparison to other major producing countries like Türkiye, the United States, and Chile. 

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USDA Foods webinar: Want USDA to buy your food product? Press release (USDA Agricultural Marketing Service) The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Commodity Procurement Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites you to join a webinar discussion to learn about the USDA Foods Programs and “How to Get Your Product Considered.” Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will provide a step-by-step outline of the key […]

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CPMA responds to Federal Budget 2024 Budget 2024 includes a number of commitments that were recommended by CPMA in its advocacy efforts and pre-budget submissions to the government.

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USDA in full fight mode against invasive fruit flies APHIS worked with members of the National Plant Board to develop a unified roadmap for USDA and its partners to protect American agriculture from the threat of invasive fruit flies and measure our progress along the way.

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  • 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

  • Fridays on the Farm: a labor of love for Rhode Island berry, stone fruit farm

    The Eckharts grow strawberries, cherries, cane berries, peaches and more on their 100-acre farm. FSA Rhode Island features their story.  The Eckharts grow strawberries, cherries, cane berries, peaches and more on their 100-acre farm. FSA Rhode Island features their story. 
    March 29 , 2024

  • Farming in her footsteps: Visit Annie B’s family farm

    During the pandemic, the Givens family decided to set up farming operations to honor matriarch Annie B's legacy. During the pandemic, the Givens family decided to set up farming operations to honor matriarch Annie B's legacy.
    March 18 , 2024

  • Pomelo Diplomacy: How a favorite Thai fruit advanced U.S. trade ties

    APHIS Senior Foreign Service Officer Marc Gilkey addresses how, through the pomelo, the quintessential Thai fruit, the U.S. and Thailand recently celebrated almost two centuries of collaboration. APHIS Senior Foreign Service Officer Marc Gilkey addresses how, through the pomelo, the quintessential Thai fruit, the U.S. and Thailand recently celebrated almost two centuries of collaboration.
    March 06 , 2024

  • A very brief look at the 100-year-old problem of the shortage in agricultural labor

    Texas International Produce Association President & CEO Dante Galeazzi discusses workforce challenges in the produce industry. Texas International Produce Association President & CEO Dante Galeazzi discusses workforce challenges in the produce industry.
    November 08 , 2023

  • Vanguard International shares the future of black grapes

    Dirk Winkelmann, President of Vanguard Direct, reflects on upcoming opportunities for black table grape varieties. Dirk Winkelmann, President of Vanguard Direct, reflects on upcoming opportunities for black table grape varieties.
    June 02 , 2023

  • Indian produce market brings new sights and distinctive smells

    Crowded and noisy Chennai is home to almost nine million people on the southeast coast of the subcontinent. Crowded and noisy Chennai is home to almost nine million people on the southeast coast of the subcontinent.
    May 30 , 2023
Agronometrics in Charts View All

Agronometrics Shorts: Chile leads South American nations in global fruit exports

With fresh cherries, plums, and grapes as its primary sources of export, Chile occupies the fifth position, surpassing the $7 billion mark in fruit exports.
April 18 , 2024

The evolution of the US mango market in charts

Peru's mango export season is drawing to a close after a dramatic decline in volumes while Mexico, Guatemala, and Nicaragua are currently at the forefront of harvests and packing.
April 16 , 2024

Agronometrics Shorts: Mexican asparagus prices plunge amid surplus

During week 10, prices plummeted to $10.85 per package, marking a significant 44% decrease compared to the same period in 2023.
April 11 , 2024

California and Florida strawberry acreage reflect market demand

The trade dynamics of fresh strawberries reveal interesting trends. In 2023, approximately one-fifth of the fresh strawberries available in the United States were imported, with Mexico being the primary source.
April 09 , 2024
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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

Work begins on new ag research facility in Georgia

The facility will house the Southeast Watershed Research Laboratory and the Crop Genetics and Breeding Research Unit to promote multiple avenues of agriculture-related research.
March 06 , 2024

Citrus greening study unlocks key genetic information and potential for faster varietal testing

Relief could be on the way for citrus growers, thanks to a new development by the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS).
March 01 , 2024
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