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Dole scores 7% revenue increase in Q1

Earnings for the fresh fruit segment also rose, thanks to an increase in worldwide pineapple pricing that helped offset lower global banana prices.

May 15 , 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.

May 15 , 2024

Aldi improving supplier relationships to deepen US presence

Aldi executives said that its store expansion across the U.S. is leading the company to change the ways it typically works with suppliers.

May 15 , 2024

Polish farmers suffer crop losses due to spring frosts

Polish farmers are dealing with spring frosts that might cause damage on apple orchards, plums, pears, and cherries. The adverse weather has taken a hold of the republic for nearly a month, since mid-April, causing pollination problems for apples that are in bloom and leaving bloomed fruits blackened and unfit for consumption. Early spring is […]

May 15 , 2024

New freezing technique extends Chinese litchi season

The special technique allows "frozen dormant litchi" to retain its most notorious characteristics, such as its bright red color, aroma, and “crystal clear” flesh at about 80 to 90% of the original level.

May 15 , 2024

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Report: Food processing equipment market to reach $103 Billion by 2031 According to a new market research report titled, 'Food Processing Equipment Market Size, the food processing equipment market is projected to reach $103.82 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period 2024–2031. The global consumption of processed foods has seen a significant uptick in recent decades. This surge in demand can be attributed […]

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Rimi leads sustainable supply chain transformation with IFCO's RPCs for fruit and vegetable import and domestic flows in the Baltics Press release, IFCO MUNICH, Germany, May 14, 2024 - IFCO, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, announces a strategic collaboration with Rimi, one of the top retailers in the Baltics, to drive sustainable change in the region's fresh grocery sector. Through this partnership, IFCO empowers Rimi to pioneer innovative solutions that […]

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Pivot Bio Named to Fast Company's 2024 List of World Changing Ideas Press release, Pivot Bio BERKELEY, Calif., May 14, 2024 - Pivot Bio, a leading sustainable agriculture company, was today listed as a finalist in both the Agriculture and General Excellence categories on Fast Company's 2024 list of World Changing Ideas. This honor marks the fifth in a series of top industry recognitions bestowed on Pivot […]

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Fresh Del Monte announces partnership to produce biofertilizers from fruit residues Press release Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. MIAMI - One of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, and Vellsam Materias Bioactivas, a leading producer of biotechnological solutions, today announced a partnership that will look into how to maximize the use of Fresh Del Monte’s pineapple […]

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Baltimore Port transit may resume by the end of the month Maersk, which was chartering the Dali vessel at the time of the accident is still removing containers from the ship, which was freed from the wreckage of the bridge on Monday after a series of precision explosions.

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Agronometrics in Charts: Farmers' share: Disparity in fresh strawberry prices According to the USDA Economic Research Service, American farmers have been getting just over half of the total amount consumers spend on fresh strawberries since 2020.

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South African blueberry exporters expected to reach their goal North South Africa's blueberry season has started and industry growers anticipate a growth in exports of 10%

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US Blueberry council prepares for Spring holidays The U.S Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) launched a shopper and marketing consumer campaign to drive sales of both fresh and frozen blueberries during the coming spring holidays. The organization's consumer activation launched this month, just in time to target Memorial Day consumers. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and […]

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Chiquita loses insurance appeal connected to paramilitary financing case The case involves the families of six Americans killed by the Armed Revolutionary Forces of Colombia (FARC).

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Polish growers focus on cooperation and innovation The Cluster will introduce Agriculture 4.0 solutions for reducing water use, sustainable fertilization, and plant protection and is open to working with suppliers of innovative solutions for sustainable fruit production.

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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
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

Agronometrics in Charts View All

Agronometrics in Charts: Farmers' share: Disparity in fresh strawberry prices

According to the USDA Economic Research Service, American farmers have been getting just over half of the total amount consumers spend on fresh strawberries since 2020.

May 14 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Chile wraps up its 2023-24 blueberry season

In a promising conclusion to the 2023-2024 season, Chilean blueberry exports are poised to surpass initial estimates, signaling a positive trajectory for the industry.

May 09 , 2024