Peru forecasts 11% increase in table grape exports

Peru's table grape association Provid has forecast exports in the 2022-23 season to increase by 11 percent to 71.5 million boxes equivalent to 8.2 kilograms each.

September 12 , 2022

North American blueberry deal coming to end for 2022

Industry leaders indicate it was a good season, although production areas saw decreased volume with disappointing crop set in the spring and then some subsequent weather issues.

September 08 , 2022

Chilean clementine season ends with exports down 39%

The 2022 clementine season ended with a total of 41,832 tons, 39 percent down on the same period in 2021 and the U.S. accounted for 98.6 percent of total exports.

September 02 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Haiti’s mango volumes projected to be 48% lower

The Haitian mango season began the third week of April and is expected to run until the second week of September with a projection of approximately 1.4 million boxes.

September 01 , 2022

California grower McClarty talks about boosting grape consumption

"As an industry, we need to review where we are, where we are going, and how to get there. This means looking at exciting technological advances, new varieties, and how to protect company secrets, yet at the same time share best practices," said McClarty.

August 31 , 2022

Port congestion continues to wreak havoc in the U.S. and Canada

The port congestion has ocean carriers, most recently MSC, announcing modifications to its vessel schedule.

August 30 , 2022

Honeybear Brands makes progress toward reaching sustainability goals

In 2021, Honeybear Brands sourced 91 percent of its facility energy from renewable sources, putting the company well on its way to meet its 100 percent goal by 2025.

August 26 , 2022

Pacific NW organic pear volume expected to increase

“The organic pear crop is up with annual cycling, and an increased transition to certified organic orchards," said Cat Gipe-Stewart, Director of Marketing at Superfresh Growers. 

August 24 , 2022

Sweet blackberry varieties gain popularity amongst consumers

Consumers’ appetite for blackberries has grown, with an estimated 25.5 million punnets sold last year in the UK alone, an eight per cent uplift on 2020, according to British Summer Fruits.

August 22 , 2022

U.S. Interior Secretary visits California to discuss ongoing drought

CFFA President Ian LeMay commented: “We appreciate the time Secretary Haaland has taken to visit California and, specifically, to meet with CFFA members to hear first-hand about the effects of the drought on agriculture."

August 19 , 2022