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Agronometrics: Mexican avocado volumes on the rise

In 2023, Mexico witnessed an uptick in avocado production, reaching 2.65 MMT, marking a 4% increase compared to the preceding year.
May 07 , 2024

Embracing Sustainability and Efficiency: The Case for Second-Hand Machines in the Fresh Produce Market

In today's dynamic fresh produce market, acquiring brand-new machinery can often pose challenges in terms of cost and availability. This is why Duijndam Machines can be an allied for your business.
May 07 , 2024

US mango market continues to expand

Mexico, Guatemala, and Nicaragua, the other three main suppliers of the U.S. market are expected to increase their volumes this season.
May 07 , 2024

India jumps on South Africa’s WTO dispute against EU regulations

India alleges the current regulations have hindered chilies, tea, basmati rice, milk, poultry, bovine meat, fish, and chemicals exports.
May 06 , 2024

Rabo AgriFinance names new Head of Rural Business Economics North America

Rabo AgriFinance, a subsidiary of the global food and agriculture bank Rabobank, today announced John Steeves as its new Head of Rural Business Economics, North America.
May 06 , 2024
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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.

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Latin American Banana Associations call on European retailers over low pricing and promotions Banana producers and exporters associations from Latin America call out European retailers for low price and promotions of bananas.

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APHIS establishes and expands quarantined areas for citrus canker in Texas Under the current citrus canker quarantine regulations, the interstate movement of citrus plants and plant parts, other than commercially packed and disinfected citrus fruit, remains prohibited.

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Organic food consumption rises along with health and environmental consciousness Organic food prioritizes environmental sustainability, and the production process without synthetic insecticides, fertilizers, or GMOs, offers health benefits to consumers. 

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Price uptick and challenging growing conditions worldwide mark the 2023-24 global table grape season Take a look at our most-read grape stories this past month.

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The Top Seven These are FreshFruitPortal.com's top seven stories of the week.

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UN declares 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer Women are responsible for roughly half of the world’s food production, and in many countries they produce between 60 and 80 percent of the food.

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APHIS Updates the Quarantined Areas for Sweet Orange Scab in California Press Release (APHIS) Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is expanding the quarantined area for Elsinoë australis, the fungal causal agent of sweet orange scab (SOS) in California, revising the conditions for the interstate movement of citrus nursery stock (CNS) and citrus fruit from sweet orange scab (SOS) quarantined areas, and […]

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Chiquita’s former Colombia Ops Chief: “People’s lives were at stake” In his statement, Chiquita’s former Head of Colombia Operations Charles Keiser said the payments resulted from extortion and that the company had no other choice in the matter.

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2024 Michigan asparagus season underway Currently, volume is on track with thick and tender asparagus ready to take center stage on plates and in bowls nationwide.   

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  • 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

  • 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
Agronometrics in Charts View All

Agronometrics: Mexican avocado volumes on the rise

In 2023, Mexico witnessed an uptick in avocado production, reaching 2.65 MMT, marking a 4% increase compared to the preceding year.
May 07 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: A deep dive into pricing and volume trends across key fresh produce commodities

Take a look at the most relevant price fluctuations for avocados, apples, grapes and more.
May 02 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: What’s in store for the 2024 Washington apple season?

Factors such as past crop fluctuations and labor shortages contribute to the complexity of forecasting. However, there are indications that the crop size could normalize compared to recent years.
April 30 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: The 2024 California avocado harvest may be the smallest since 2009 - USDA

The decline in production is attributed primarily to substantial rainfall experienced during an El Niño year, which slightly postponed the season's commencement.
April 25 , 2024
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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

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
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