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India's growing taste for cherries attracts new origins and offers opportunities

Monica Nain, head of promotions at the leading Indian agribusiness consultancy firm, Strat Sure Associates, said at the 2025 Global Cherry Summit that the country's fruit market, along with its population of 1.4 billion and its GDP growing at an annual rate of 8.2%, are key factors driving increased consumption. 
April 25 , 2025

South African raisin forecast down on heavy rainfall

This situation is a setback for the South African industry, which had been on a steady upward trajectory and was anticipating record exports this season.
April 25 , 2025

China's retaliatory tariffs are affecting Canada's agricultural and seafood products

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business sent a letter to the federal government asking representatives to speak up against China's retaliatory tariffs on agricultural products.
April 25 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: California set for one of its largest avocado crops in a decade

The Hass variety will comprise approximately 95% of California's crop, which amounts to approximately 355 million pounds. The remaining 5% will comprise Lamb, Gem, and other varieties.
April 24 , 2025

Fresh Del Monte launches ultra premium banana in Europe

The company emphasized that the launch of Honeyglow bananas reinforces its commitment to quality and innovation in fresh produce.
April 24 , 2025
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Fresh Del Monte receives SEAL Business Sustainability Award 2025 Fresh Del Monte has been recognized with the SEAL Business Sustainability Award 2025 for the fourth time in five years. This award highlights the company's commitment to sustainability and environmental protection, particularly in its operations in Costa Rica. SEAL Business Sustainability is an awards-based environmental advocacy organization. In addition to business awards, they have Environmental […]

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Spanish cherry campaign delayed Expectations for this year are optimistic, projecting a typical season in terms of volume and good fruit sizes.

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APHIS establishes and expands Mexican fruit fly quarantine in Texas To combat the spread of the Mexican fruit fly to non-infested areas of the United States and protect foreign trade, APHIS is implementing strict safeguarding measures and regulations on the interstate movement of regulated articles.

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Kissabel apples advance toward commercial volumes in the Southern Hemisphere The range of apples with pink to deep red flesh continues its development phase in Australia, Argentina, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa, thanks to partners in the IFORED program.

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USDA announces $340M in disaster relief for farmers and rural communities Secretary Rollins made this announcement in North Dakota, where the USDA is allocating over $5 million to repair electric infrastructure damaged by severe storms and wildfires.

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Hortifrut achieves B Corp Certification worldwide The B Corp Certification is awarded to companies that meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in their management.

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Alico turns to real estate development after ending citrus operations in Florida Back in January, the company said it had been facing increasing financial challenges from citrus greening disease and adverse weather for several seasons.

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Colombian authorities make major cocaine seizure In a statement, the police noted that the seizure prevented the entry of "approximately 3.5 million doses into international markets, thereby protecting global public health."

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Cosco Shipping says U.S. actions on China's logistics and shipbuilding are discriminatory The United States Trade Representative announced it will implement a series of tariffs on owners and operators of China-based vessels after 180 days.

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Agrovision rebrands, say hello to Fruitist While Fruitist Blueberries remain the star, Fruitist is expanding into adjacent premium superfruits, including blackberries, raspberries, and cherries.

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  • 2024 Southern citrus season falls short

    Top Info President, Betina Ernst analyzes the causes behind 2024's drop in citrus exports from the Southern Hemisphere. Top Info President, Betina Ernst analyzes the causes behind 2024's drop in citrus exports from the Southern Hemisphere.
    January 16 , 2025

  • 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
Agronometrics in Charts View All

Agronometrics in Charts: California set for one of its largest avocado crops in a decade

The Hass variety will comprise approximately 95% of California's crop, which amounts to approximately 355 million pounds. The remaining 5% will comprise Lamb, Gem, and other varieties.
April 24 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Favorable weather sets stage for a big Georgia peach harvest

After weathering a devastating freeze in 2023, growth bounced back in 2024 with a strong crop, and this year is shaping up to be even better.
April 22 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Weather outlook improves following 2024’s heat-driven drought

2024 brought historic heat to the United States, marking the warmest year in the contiguous U.S. since records began in 1895, according to NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information.
April 17 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. farm numbers hit a historic low- USDA

Several converging factors are the driving force behind this decline. As smaller enterprises continue to struggle to remain profitable, they are frequently acquired by larger businesses, farm consolidation remains a significant factor.
April 15 , 2025
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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