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Agronometrics in Charts: Chile’s avocado industry continues to flourish

Hass avocados remain the most widely grown variety due to their creamy texture and high oil content, traits highly valued by consumers.
December 12 , 2024

New Brazilian orange crop estimate points at 223M boxes for 2024-25

This is 3.4% higher than the figure forecast in the first reestimate delivered in September (215.78 million boxes) and 4.0% lower than the initial projection in May (232.38 million boxes).
December 12 , 2024

Washington State University's WA64 apple finally has a name

Washington State University apple breeder Kate Evans announced the apple's new name, Sunflare, at the Northwest Horticulture Expo in Yakima, Washington.
December 12 , 2024

United Natural Foods raises full-year outlook on 2025 first quarter results

Both the company's net sales and adjusted EBITDA increased, and compared to the prior year, this quarter, the company has a $170 million improvement in cash flow.
December 12 , 2024

Kroger-Albertsons merger terminated

Albertsons is now suing Kroger for billions of dollars, claiming Kroger refused to offer an adequate divestiture package and repeatedly ignored regulators' concerns.
December 11 , 2024
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Morocco projects another record blueberry crop for 2024-25 The main markets for Moroccan blueberries are Europe and the Middle East, however, the fruit also arrives in Asia and North America, offering high-quality varieties, adapted to the demands of international markets. 

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New Zealand apricots to land in markets worldwide The Temptation Valley brand will market six varieties from the NZsummer series bred by New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research over some 20 years, as well as popular Kioto apricots and four premium cherry varieties for export and domestic markets.

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Peruvian mangoes continue to conquer international markets Although the two main markets for Peruvian mangoes are the United States and Europe, strategic progress is also being made in other markets, such as Japan and the Middle East.

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Global apple market to grow $14.71 billion in four years According to global market research company Technavio, the global apple market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.25% from 2024-28.

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Naturipe amplifies strawberry program Driven by new investments in expanded acreage, cutting-edge growing techniques, and proprietary flavorful varieties, the company expects to quadruple its supply of premium greenhouse strawberries during the 2024-25 season

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The first "Cherry Express" with Chilean cherries has arrived in Hong Kong The vessel set sail 21 days ago from the Port of Valparaíso in Chile on a direct route to China with a cargo of 900,000 boxes of Chilean cherries, equivalent to 4,500 tons of fruit. The first container was opened at the Guangzhou market.

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Growers "overwhelmingly" support Zespri's northern hemisphere expansion Growers approved the allocation of up to 420 additional hectares of Zespri™ SunGold™ Kiwifruit per year over six years across Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece.

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Agronometrics in Charts: GTD Exclusive: How long will Peru’s blueberry supply peak last? The Peruvian blueberry season has entered uncharted territory; export volumes are reaching heights we’ve never seen before. The question on everyone’s mind is: How long will this peak last, and can the global supply chain handle this surge?

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Millbank FX: Are you getting the support you need from your bank? For food and produce businesses selling internationally, proactive support from banking partners is crucial in managing the complexities of currency exchange and international payments.

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RIOblanco anticipates a promising season for Chilean table grapes Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the commercial manager of Exportadora RIOblanco, Nicolas Damm, who said that currently in the U.S. market, there is room for Peruvian and Chilean fruit.

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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: Chile’s avocado industry continues to flourish

Hass avocados remain the most widely grown variety due to their creamy texture and high oil content, traits highly valued by consumers.
December 12 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: GTD Exclusive: How long will Peru’s blueberry supply peak last?

The Peruvian blueberry season has entered uncharted territory; export volumes are reaching heights we’ve never seen before. The question on everyone’s mind is: How long will this peak last, and can the global supply chain handle this surge?
December 10 , 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

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
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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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