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APHIS expands the citrus greening quarantined area in California

There is no commercial citrus impacted by this expansion.
September 11 , 2024

USDA trade mission in Vietnam underway

U.S. tree nuts, fresh fruit, poultry, beef, and pork are in particularly high demand by Vietnam’s food processing, retail, and restaurant sectors. 
September 11 , 2024

Harold Mongrut Días appointed to NABC Board of Directors as an International Member

Mongrut has over two decades of experience managing consumer goods and operations in a host of countries.
September 11 , 2024

Australian plums gain access to Vietnam

The deal is a two-way agricultural market access agreement that provides Australian plums to Vietnam and Vietnamese passionfruit to Australia. 
September 11 , 2024

Calavo Growers Inc.'s third-quarter results show increase in dividend for shareholders

Calavo Growers Inc., a global processor and distributor of avocados, tomatoes, papayas, and guacamoles, released its financial results for the 2024 fiscal third quarter. Despite the company's total gross profit decrease, The Board of Directors increased the cash dividend share by $0.10 to $0.20 per share and total net sales increased to $179.6 million, a […]
September 11 , 2024
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Medium avocado sizes see price dip in the U.S. Mexico continues to dominate the U.S. market with a 75% share, followed by California (17%) and Peru, which has reduced its volume. 

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Mission Produce: Third quarter revenues up 24% year-on-year Additionally, gross profit increased by $8.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2024, compared to the same period last year, to $37.0 million.

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Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian blueberry exports rebound in week 35 A shift in the slope of the export curve is expected, with peak volumes projected for weeks 43 to 46.

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Major port strikes in the US looming The strike would allegedly impact 43% of all U.S. imports and billions of dollars in trade monthly.

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Chilean group Empresas Sutil agrees to acquire National Raisin Company The National Raisin Company indicated that this operation will allow it to grow and diversify its international supply network in North America and Asia.

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University of Florida uses artificial intelligence to improve strawberry disease detection University of Florida scientists' newly published research shows artificial intelligence (AI) can improve leaf wetness detection.  Although Florida's strawberry season starts in December, UF/IFAS works year-round to find ways to manage strawberry diseases. Continuous moisture and temperatures higher than 65 degrees, combined, give growers a sign that damaging diseases such as botrytis and anthracnose are […]

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India's pomegranates make their debut in Australia The shipment was completed by Mumbai-based fruit and vegetable exporter Kay Bee Exports using Air India's network, and arrived in Melbourne, Australia. 

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Goldenberry Farms wins 2024 Marketing Excellence Award for its Sweet Sugar Mango brand The creative team at Goldenberry Farms was challenged to create a campaign to introduce a new fruit to the United States market, a miniature mango with a thin, edible skin.  

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 5 Steps Sun World Took to Achieve Branding Success In a market flooded with choices, standing out is key. Here are five ways Sun World set the AUTUMNCRISP® brand apart and paved the way for the grape phenomenon’s global success.

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Another season, another cantaloupe recall The fruit was distributed between August 13 and 17 at various retail supermarkets in five states, specifically Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia.

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  • 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

  • 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
Agronometrics in Charts View All

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian blueberry exports rebound in week 35

A shift in the slope of the export curve is expected, with peak volumes projected for weeks 43 to 46.
September 10 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Colombia Avocado Board reports significant growth in U.S. avocado shipments

This surge in demand, coupled with the expansion of avocado acreage in Colombia and the maturity of Colombian avocado trees since their market entry in 2020, has significantly benefited Colombian producers, exporters, and importers.
August 29 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru's agricultural exports set to exceed $11.5B by year-end

The success of Peru's agro-export industry is largely attributed to a diverse portfolio of products, with 20 key items contributing to 74.6% of the total export value.
August 27 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Chilean cherry production set for a 6.8% increase in 2024-25

As the export volume continues to rise, the pressure on Chilean producers and exporters to meet harvest and packing demands intensifies.
August 22 , 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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