Agronometrics in Charts: A snapshot of tangerines, a new fruit on Agronometrics

Check out U.S. market historical volumes and recent prices of tangerines - a new fruit on the Agronometrics platform.

March 09 , 2021

SanLucar wins retail innovation award for Fresh Cut Refrigerator

European produce company SanLucar has scooped the EHI Retail Institute award in the new category Best AI & Robotics with its intelligent Fresh Cut Refrigerator.

March 08 , 2021

Driscoll's adopts new technology to measure and reward berry sweetness

The Near Infrared (NIR) technology and breakthrough design offered through the Consumer Physics SCiO Cup will allow Driscoll's to measure the Brix of its berries more effectively.

February 17 , 2021

U.S.: Fruit import growth nearly ground to a halt in 2020

Imports under the 'Fruits and Preparations' category rose marginally to $19.9 billion in 2020, having grown steadily from $10.4 billion in 2010.

February 08 , 2021

ASTRA Peeling machine can peel the thin yellow surface of the lemon

ASTRA fruit peeling machine is completely different from the ordinary peeling machine. It uses a peeler blade to peel and traces the human hand movement.

February 01 , 2021

AQUA4D: A revolution for the management of salt in soils

Switzerland’s AQUA4D provides a case study showing how its innovative technology can help plants in salty soils to flourish, better absorb nutrients, and reach their potential.

January 27 , 2021

India state renames dragon fruit 'lotus' amid souring relations with China

An Indian state's decision to rename dragon fruit because of the original name's "association with China" has set off a storm of jokes and memes.

January 21 , 2021

California oranges look good in the long term despite potential problems, industry members say

The California citrus industry reports that oranges have strong sales and a bright outlook despite uncertainty and potential problems

January 21 , 2021

Envy apples well on way to becoming billion-dollar brand

The Envy apple brand had a record-breaking season this year, selling the entirety of the variety’s New Zealand crop before the end of the year.

December 22 , 2020

Kenyan avocado exports see price spike

Export prices for a four kg pack of avocados rose Sh800 (US$7) in November, which is a 33 percent increase year-on-year.

December 01 , 2020