Agronometrics Shorts: California strawberry acreage at multi-year highs - Rabobank

The North America Agribusiness Review published by RaboResearch provides insights into the U.S. strawberry and blueberry markets, revealing significant trends and price movements.

March 05 , 2024

Disease-resistant banana could be Costa Rica's first GM product

Before releasing further details, the ministry said the research application must be formalized by the company.

March 05 , 2024

Northern Chile's grape season to end almost a month early

High winter temperatures caused poor sprouting, which implies more work in greening, thinning, and harvesting, lower efficiency in all work, and generally lower yields.

March 04 , 2024

Egypt overtakes South Africa as continent’s top orange exporter

Weather woes and imposition of cold treatment by the European Commission severely impacted South African citrus exports in the past year.

March 04 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru's agricultural sector saw its lowest performance since 1992

With a workforce representing more than a fifth of the country's employees, the recovery of this vital sector is paramount for Peru's economic stability and prosperity.

February 29 , 2024

U.S. grape market remains tight ahead of peak Chilean volume

Supply issues began in August when Hurricane Hilary struck California. From there, the industry witnessed a domino effect of adverse conditions.

February 29 , 2024

Fresh del Monte reports highest gross profit since 2016

Yahoo Finance notes that Fresh Del Monte's performance analysis reveals a company adept at navigating the complexities of the global produce market.

February 28 , 2024

Driscoll’s takes significant stake in Australian giant, Costa Group

Costa Group's grower network spans every state of Australia, China, Morocco, and southern Africa. Costa products are sold in numerous countries worldwide, including Europe, the UK, Asia, and North America.

February 27 , 2024

Indian grapes see volume increase, but face transit challenges

Despite starting its season two weeks earlier than normal, Indian grape production volumes is expected to increase by 20% during the 2023-24 season.