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Sales of organic produce show continued growth in Q2

Eight of the top 20 organic commodities experienced growth in both dollars and volume year-over-year.
July 26 , 2024

Northwest cherry season comes to an end

With time running out, NW Cherry Growers is calling on consumers to stock up, savor, and preserve sweet Northwest cherries for beyond the harvest season.
July 26 , 2024

Jerte Valley cherry producers suffer major losses

The Regulatory Body for the Protected Denomination of Origin of Jerte Cherry (PDO) in Jerte Valley, Spain, said its most recent harvest was "very bad." The organization reported significant economic losses due to abundant rains in April, May, and June, which spoiled large quantities of cherries and picotas. The president of the Jerte Valley Cherry […]
July 26 , 2024

European Council approves digital labels for fertilizers

The simplification is expected to reduce annual cost by an average of almost $62,000 for a large company and a little under $5,000 for a small to medium enterprise (SME).
July 26 , 2024

Cosmic Crisp apple reaches new heights with marketing campaign

The proprietary variety's branded hot-air balloon will fly to Italy and Germany, while a contest on Instagram offered a heavenly stay as a prize.
July 25 , 2024
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IBO announces 2024 Global State of the Blueberry Industry report During the webinar, key topics will be discussed, including field efficiency and productivity, benchmarks on quality, blueberry health research, the application of ESGs to blueberries and global blueberry prices. 

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Colorado judge temporarily halts Kroger-Albertsons merger, Bloomberg News reports A Colorado judge issued an order temporarily blocking the proposed $25 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons, which has been challenged by the state attorney general, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.   At a hearing in Denver on Thursday, Judge Andrew J. Luxen granted a preliminary injunction halting the deal and canceled a hearing set […]

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Agronometrics in Charts: Northern Peru's table grape exports decline, while south experiences growth in 2023-24 The United States remained the top destination for Peruvian table grapes, followed by the Netherlands. A surprising shift occurred as Mexico emerged as the third-largest importer, surpassing China for the first time.

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SEKOYA unveils latest blueberry dispenser The dispenser was initially developed as an answer to the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), getting close to becoming EU law.

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Campaigners ask UK government to double local food production A report sent to the UK's new Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, points out that more land is currently used to play golf than to produce fruit and vegetables.

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Companies join forces to build first vertical strawberry farm outside North America Indoor farming company Plenty Unlimited Inc. and natural service conservation group Mawarid Holding Investment entered a multi-year, region-wide partnership to build the first commercial-scale vertical strawberry farm outside of North America.  The long-term goal of the joint venture is to bring locally grown fresh produce to countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).  Both companies […]

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APHIS removes and reduces Oriental Fruit Fly quarantines in California Release from quarantine occurred after three generations elapsed with no additional detections in these areas.

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US East and Golf Coast strike threat "growing more likely" The strike would affect some of the country's largest ports, such as New York and New Jersey, Virginia, and Savannah, Georgia, at the busiest shipping time of the year.

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Peruvian exports to US exceed $101 billion in 15 years of trade agreement The Peru - US Trade Promotion Agreement was signed in Washington D.C. on April 12, 2006, and was effective on February 1, 2009.

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South Korea greenlights requirements for Vietnamese grapefruit imports Nguyen Quang Hieu, deputy director of the Plant Protection Department, said both nations have reached an understanding, with the following negotiations expected to continue throughout July.

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  • 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

  • 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
Agronometrics in Charts View All

Agronometrics in Charts: Northern Peru's table grape exports decline, while south experiences growth in 2023-24

The United States remained the top destination for Peruvian table grapes, followed by the Netherlands. A surprising shift occurred as Mexico emerged as the third-largest importer, surpassing China for the first time.
July 25 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: California grape growers battle heat wave to save harvests

Overall, the prolonged heat wave is adding to the costs for grape growers as they strive to keep their crops cool and viable.
July 23 , 2024

Agronometrics Shorts: California grape industry rebounds after last season's weather challenges

Last season, Hurricane Hilary struck during the peak harvest period, resulting in a loss of approximately 30% of the initial crop projection.
July 18 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian asparagus exports decline by 22% in volume and 5% in value

Following a period of growth and attractive prices, complications arose in 2022. Prices dropped, and international competition intensified, complicating the placement of Peruvian asparagus in key markets.
July 16 , 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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