Agronometrics in Charts: Northwest Cherry Growers forecast a favorable cherry crop for 2024

Optimal spring weather conditions this season have provided relief to growers, with the Northwest Cherry Growers (NWCG) pegging the 2024 crop at 20.9 million cartons.

May 21 , 2024

Laurel Wilt poses a threat for Florida avocados

May 21 , 2024

Target cuts prices on thousands of products including fresh fruit

The company said it plans to cut prices for 5,000 products, which they say will "collectively save consumers millions of dollars," for products like milk, bread, soda, fresh fruit, and vegetables, among others.

May 21 , 2024

Despite challenges, Ukraine's frozen berry sector keeps surging

The main destination for frozen berries from Ukraine is the European Union, with Poland representing the highest share of exports. 

May 21 , 2024

South African apple and pear exports projected up in 2024

Exports will be driven by growth in bi-red apples such as Gala, Cripps Red, and Big Bucks in the Pink Lady variety.

May 21 , 2024

World Avocado Organization responds to Christian Aid Avocado report

May 20 , 2024

The U.S. sees an increase in pollinators on this year's World Bee Day

May 20 , 2024

Peruvian table grapes: "This will be a year of normal prices"

Peruvian table grape industry are expecting a season with more abundance of table grapes, which is why prices will go back to normal.

May 20 , 2024

AGCO Agriculture Foundation donates to Brazil floods relief

AGCO is a private organization with “a vision to prevent and alleviate hunger through the development of sustainable agriculture.”

May 20 , 2024

Peru approves temporary lifting of suspension of phytosanitary requirements for Chilean apples and stone fruit

Given the resolution, the phytosanitary certification processes for apples and fresh stone fruits can now be restarted, as long as they comply with the agreed points for the shipment of these species.

May 19 , 2024