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Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican avocados stealing the show once again

Mexico continues to top the charts as the world’s top avocado exporter, with over 6,720 million pounds shipped in the past 3 years.
January 31 , 2023

Joe Sbrocchi joins Pure Flavor's leadership team

Pure Flavor has announced produce industry veteran, Joe Sbrocchi, to the position of Senior Vice-President, Business Development & Strategy.  Sbrocchi's career history has been in the vendor and the buying communities (Sobeys & Walmart), and most recently over the last five years as the Executive Director & General Manager of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers […]
January 30 , 2023

Veganism rising in Germany, USDA says

Germany is the second largest importer and third largest exporter of consumer oriented agricultural products worldwide, and by far, the most important European market for exporters. 
January 30 , 2023

South African deciduous fruit farmers struck by power cuts

Utility company Eskom has anticipated that the issues could continue for two more years at least.
January 30 , 2023

USDA estimates all citrus categories down for 2022-23

A recent report by the USDA is estimating that global citrus production will decrease in all categories for the upcoming 2023 season.
January 30 , 2023
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Winter, Marlene sponsors mountain sports The brand will be supporting the Ski World Cup and Biathlon champion Dorothea Wierer. The marketing activities for the winter season also include campaigns in Italy, Sweden and Norway.

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Global Coalition of Fresh Produce concerned about the supply of fruits and vegetables Current challenges include substantial increases in costs, inefficiencies, delays in transportation, labor shortages,  dwindling consumer purchasing power, and obstacles to international trade, among other factors. 

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Peruvian grape volumes catching up in Europe Consumers in Europe are facing severely increased cost of living and grapes are not a necessity, which could lead to less demand for the product.

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UF/IFAS research: 70 years working on varieties of Florida strawberry During the Florida strawberry growing season, which runs through April, the industry generates $300 million for the state’s economy

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GreenTech Americas boosts horticultural productivity The show offers an ‘open to all visitors’ GreenTech Stage and an educational Conference Programme.

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North Bay strategy drives two hires The company is seeking to build on the West Coast and Mexican relationships.

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Mountain Mushroom Farm shooting: Suspect charged with 7 counts of murder The suspect, who the authorities believe acted alone, used a registered semi-automatic gun to shoot four people at the Mountain Mushroom Farm. 

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Chilean Ministry of Agriculture signs collaboration agreement with UC Davis Signed by the UC Davis Chancellor, Gary S. May, and the Chilean Minister of Agriculture, Esteban Valenzuela, the collaboration will give rise to specific projects to be agreed upon through annex agreements between the two institutions.  

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Maersk and MSC to terminate vessel-sharing alliance This comes as both companies saw a divergence in their respective business strategies during the pandemic.

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Sky Brown to Rockit with innovative apple brand The 14-year-old Olympic medallist will be collaborating with Rockit in their upcoming campaign.

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Opinion View All

  • Agro-Informatics trends transforming the industry in 2023

    Agmatix CEO Ron Baruchi discusses 2023's upcoming tech trends for the produce industry. Agmatix CEO Ron Baruchi discusses 2023's upcoming tech trends for the produce industry.
    January 09 , 2023

  • From the CEO’s desk: Branding fresh fruit

    Vanguard's CEO Craig Stauffer reflects on the retail experience and branding for fresh fruit. Vanguard's CEO Craig Stauffer reflects on the retail experience and branding for fresh fruit.
    December 22 , 2022

  • U.S. will soon have access to methyl bromide-free Chilean grapes

    Chile Agricultural Attaché in the USA, Andrés Rodríguez weighs in the long-awaited Systems Approach approval for table grape exports to the United States, following the publication of its proposed rule in the Federal Register. Chile Agricultural Attaché in the USA, Andrés Rodríguez weighs in the long-awaited Systems Approach approval for table grape exports to the United States, following the publication of its proposed rule in the Federal Register.
    November 18 , 2022

  • How does the UK stand at the end of 2022?

    John Giles, Divisional Director at Promar International, analyzes the main challenges faced by the UK produce industry during 2022. John Giles, Divisional Director at Promar International, analyzes the main challenges faced by the UK produce industry during 2022.
    November 14 , 2022

  • Raspberry development in processing and fresh sectors

    The global raspberry sector continues to grow, as it does with the other main berry types. Raspberries for fresh consumption have the biggest name in the marketplace, but processed berries are a major part of the berry industry. The global raspberry sector continues to grow, as it does with the other main berry types. Raspberries for fresh consumption have the biggest name in the marketplace, but processed berries are a major part of the berry industry.
    April 14 , 2022

  • Opinion: The Rising Cost Produce Paradox 

    Vanguard International CEO Craig Stauffer shares his thoughts on what the pricing surge means for the produce industry. Vanguard International CEO Craig Stauffer shares his thoughts on what the pricing surge means for the produce industry.
    March 18 , 2022

  • Triumph in New York

    Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor speaks about how the 2021 edition of the New York Produce Show and Conference that took place earlier this month was a huge success. Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor speaks about how the 2021 edition of the New York Produce Show and Conference that took place earlier this month was a huge success.
    December 24 , 2021

  • Opinion: Want to help the world while helping the industry? Reduce online out-of-stocks

    Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor argues that the following is key to lifting produce consumption: Better produce through superior varieties, innovative packs and blends, consistently available and promoted Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor argues that the following is key to lifting produce consumption: Better produce through superior varieties, innovative packs and blends, consistently available and promoted
    September 15 , 2021

  • Opinion: How will we remember the UK's summer of 2021 in fresh produce?

    John Giles, Divisional Director of Promar International, says the summer of 2021 is one we won’t forget in a hurry, and companies will need to be more resilient and better prepared than ever before. John Giles, Divisional Director of Promar International, says the summer of 2021 is one we won’t forget in a hurry, and companies will need to be more resilient and better prepared than ever before.
    September 13 , 2021

  • Opinion: How to safely return to the office

    Vanguard CEO Craig Stauffer reveals his decision-making in what has become a complex and important matter for many businesses around the world. Vanguard CEO Craig Stauffer reveals his decision-making in what has become a complex and important matter for many businesses around the world.
    September 02 , 2021
Agronometrics in Charts View All

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican avocados stealing the show once again

Mexico continues to top the charts as the world’s top avocado exporter, with over 6,720 million pounds shipped in the past 3 years.
January 31 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Surge in Peruvian blueberry exports expected despite political instability

Although the country has been immersed in a political crisis since December 2022, Peru has so far exported 301,389 tons of this product, a 27% increase over the previous season.
January 26 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Quality reigning supreme for Chilean blueberries this season

The Chilean blueberry industry is currently focusing on providing the best quality blueberries to its export markets.
January 24 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Chilean grape exports reaping the benefits of varietal replacement

This year will mark a significant milestone. For the first time, more than half of the exported volume will comprise of novel varieties, making up 53% of the total. 
January 19 , 2023
Ag-Innovation View All

New highlights from GreenTech Amsterdam: Tomato virus, digital phenotyping and peat alternatives

The three day event is a global meeting place for horticultural technology professionals, focusing on the early stages of the horticultural chain and the current issues facing growers today.
May 12 , 2022

Cities should aim to grow 30% of produce locally - report 

The goal is part of a report published by the Tony Blair Institute For Global Change in order to decrease dependence on outside sources for urban populations.
May 09 , 2022

Oppy announces its first tech investment

Oppy has invested in an AI technology that harnesses deep learning AI to forecast and manage the yield of a specific crop, and is starting testing with table grapes.
May 03 , 2022

GrubMarket acquires South American fruit firm in expansion bid

The fruit ecommerce tech platform has locked in multiple acquisitions since a US$120M investment round and US$1.2B valuation last year, this acquisition marks its first in South America.
April 26 , 2022
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