Agronometrics to host webinar on proposed Peruvian Price Quality Index for blueberries

Agronometrics CEO Colin Fain will present the concept behind the Peruvian Price Quality Index for Blueberries, a new initiative aimed at quantifying the value of premium fruit in the market.

June 20 , 2025

Equifruit joins campaign to address gender-based violence

The firm is now a founding signatory of the “Silence Does Not Protect” campaign, a public initiative aimed at preventing gender-based violence and sexual harassment in the banana industry.

June 20 , 2025

Mega container ships resume transit through Suez Canal

The transit of CMA CGM OSIRIS signals a cautious return of large vessels under new incentive measures.

June 19 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: South African citrus market faces uncertainty over tariffs and AGOA renewal

Approximately 5% of South African citrus exports are exported to the United States, valued at approximately $97.9 million in MY 2023-24. 

June 19 , 2025

Sunkist Growers launches summer citrus promotions

Industry data shows citrus sales are thriving, with citrus volume increasing by 12% during the week of July 4 compared to last year, outpacing overall produce growth of 5% and fruit growth of 6%.

June 19 , 2025

New study finds that fruit drinks (not fruit juices) are linked to diabetes risk

Fruit juices are often compared to sodas due to their elevated sugar content. However, a recent study has shed some light on the matter, providing an important differentiation between fruit juices and fruit drinks.

June 19 , 2025

Cherry production in the Northwest expected to rise 13%

Cherry season started earlier this year, thanks to warmer weather, and is expected to last until late August or early September.

June 18 , 2025

Farms, restaurants, and hotels no longer exempt from Trump ICE raids - reports

The Presidency has been under significant pressure from all three industries since his administration ramped up ICE arrests due to disruptions in their labor forces. 

June 18 , 2025

California grapes “ready to handle whatever is falling from the sky this year”

David Espinoza of Hronis International Sales notes that while volume prospects are high, the real test lies in navigating climate extremes and shifting consumer demand.

June 18 , 2025

Executive Director of the Chilean Cherry Committee: "Next season, we’re going to have to be much more effective."

Chilean and international cherry industry stakeholders and representatives gathered at Chile's largest technical cherry industry event: the CherryTech Convention 2025, organized for the third consecutive year by Yentzen Group and SmartCherry in Santiago, Chile.

June 18 , 2025