ILA Executive VP defends union’s fight against automation

ILA Executive Vice President Dennis A. Daggett argues that the union cannot support technology that jeopardizes jobs, threatens national security, and puts the future of the workforce at risk.

December 09 , 2024

South Africa's citrus trade relationship with India continues to thrive

90% of Indian imported pears come from South Africa, and citrus exports to India have increased by 20,000 tons in four years.

December 09 , 2024

Chilean table grape season gets underway

This year, Chile got the approval to export table grapes to the U.S. market under the Systems Approach, sending more than 8,000 boxes of the fruit from the Atacama region under this new protocol.

December 06 , 2024

Amazon Fresh is the US health and wellness grocery shoppers' favorite retailer

According to the report, the retailers that cater to this customer demographic are enjoying an average annual growth of 7%.

December 06 , 2024

Peruvian blueberry volumes recovering

While recent figures represent an increase in production, numbers are still 19% below the 2022-23 season's 200,000 tons.

December 06 , 2024

Agrovision accelerates presence in cherry market acquiring Chilean grower and exporter

The acquisition adds 500 hectares of cherry orchards featuring premium varieties and also expands Agrovision’s blueberry footprint with 250 hectares planted with premium varietals.

December 05 , 2024

BLOOM FRESH announces new licensees in China

In China, BLOOM FRESH has secured plant variety rights for 16 table grape varieties and many registered trademarks including Cotton Candy, Sweet Sapphire, and Sweet Globe. 

December 05 , 2024

Spanish strawberry association forecasts a 4% berry hectare increase next year

Strawberry, blueberry, and blackberry hectares are steadily growing, whilst raspberries are recovering after a two-year decline.

December 05 , 2024

Chile's blueberry season is progressing with higher quality fruit

The executive director of the Blueberry Committee of Chilean Fruits, Andrés Armstrong, reports that this season, as of week 47, 63% of exports are from new varieties.

December 05 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian blueberry export data by exporter now available in Agronometrics’ GTD Platform

This tool is a key resource that includes export data directly from Peru's National Superintendence of Customs and Tax Administration (SUNAT).

December 05 , 2024