Cherries in Charts: Chile sends lowest opening volumes to U.S. in years

The lower volumes have come despite an expected 15% uptick in total cherry exports from Chile, but amid social unrest that has led to port strikes.

December 10 , 2019

Apples in Charts: Low prices on a massive surge by the Northwest

Apple prices this time of year tend to be relatively stable. However, this year looks to deviate from the historical trend, with prices at a four-year low.

December 03 , 2019

Pears in Charts: Stark Crimson - the star of the U.S market

In 2018, the prices were US$2.61 per kilogram on average - a whole US$1 higher than the next closest variety, Summer Bartlett.

November 26 , 2019

Grapes in Charts: Prices hit five-year high despite heavy October volumes

Currently, average reported prices in California are at a five-year high in the U.S. market - around US$21.10 per box.

November 19 , 2019

Kiwifruit in Charts: Chile saw highest prices in five years this season

The high kiwifruit prices Chile saw throughout the season are largely thanks to a 15% drop in export volumes (and a 17% drop in exports to the U.S.).

November 12 , 2019

Fruit in Charts: How Chilean protests could affect fruit exports

First, let’s set the stage. Looking at the last 12 months gives us an idea of what commodities the country exports and what categories may be affected.

October 29 , 2019

Berries in Charts: The category's evolution over the last nine years

This aim of this week's article isn't to offer some interesting market phenomenon, but rather to provide perspective on the role of each berry in the U.S. market.

October 22 , 2019

Avocados in Charts: What can we expect from the market during the rest of 2019?

By looking at the data from last season, some important insights can be given about what we could expect in terms of pricing in the U.S. avocado market.

October 08 , 2019

Grapes in Charts: How California's low storage volumes could impact prices

On the recent news of lower cold storage volumes, Colin Fain of Agronometrics looks at the potential impact on the rest of California's season and the upcoming southern hemisphere deal. 

October 02 , 2019

Avocados in Charts: What will be Colombia's future role in the U.S. market?

Colombia's avocado supplies in the U.S. market have been negligible so far. But the data that is trickling in is beginning to tell an interesting story.

September 26 , 2019