Agronometrics in Charts: Prices skyrocket for Hass avocados in the U.S. market

In week 38, the price of conventional Hass avocados in the North American market was around US$4.54 per kilogram, showing a 75 percent increase year on year.

September 28 , 2021

ClemenGold International says it's clamping down on trademark infringements

South African-based ClemenGold says it is clamping down on trademark infringements, with the mandarin brand having become a target for rogue fresh produce agents in Asia.

September 28 , 2021

South African citrus exports to U.S. on track with mandarins soon to arrive

Exports of citrus from South Africa to the United States continue at full pace and remain on track with season estimates, providing consumers in the market a constant supply of high-quality summer citrus.

September 06 , 2021

Spain: AVA-ASAJA files complaint against Lidl over low watermelon prices

The Valencian Association of Farmers has filed a complaint to investigate and sanction Lidl stores after an offer of 40 percent off of watermelon was promoted.

September 02 , 2021

More Philippine pineapples, mangoes could soon enter U.S. market

Philippe authorities said they and the USDA-APHIS have agreed to thresh out several pending issues that would broaden market access.

August 26 , 2021

Beva Fruits International's BENJI label continues to generate strong social impact

BFI has joined forces with Women Safe & Children (women-safe.org), an association that comes to the aid of women and children who are victims of domestic violence.

August 24 , 2021

Steve Barnard, Founder and CEO of Mission Produce: We now import more to Chile than we export

Since its founding in the early 1980s, Steve Barnard has transformed the organization into one of the world’s biggest and most recognizable avocado companies that has been a pioneering force, launching a variety of new products and ventures over recent years.

August 23 , 2021

Number of container ships anchored off Southern California close to 2021 record

Thirty-seven container ships were waiting near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in recent days, according to the Maritime Exchange of California, the highest number since February, when 40 were anchored.

August 19 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. summer lemon prices the highest in years

Lemon prices have remained high throughout 2021, even outpacing prices of the last three years, with prices for organic fruit performing particularly strong this summer.

August 17 , 2021

Dole enters partnership to make vegan leather from pineapple waste

Dole Sunshine has announced its new partnership with vegan textiles brand Ananas Anam, which developed the Piñatex alternative leather product over many years of R&D.

August 10 , 2021