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Brazil is expecting an increase in avocado production in the coming years

The South American country ranks in the top ten of the world's leading avocado producers, a position it aims to maintain.
May 17 , 2024

The US sees organic produce record sales

The increase of dollar sales in the organic market was driven more by pricing than unit sales, but the report does show a boost in organic purchases regardless of higher pricing.
May 17 , 2024

Costa Rica: Banana industry works to stay free of Tropical Fusarium Race 4

Costa Rica is making an effort to stay free of Foc R4T in their banana plantations.
May 17 , 2024

New study aims to improve orange juice taste

A new research addresses a specific difficulty producers face that directly affects flavor: the formation of delayed bitterness
May 17 , 2024

Zespri to destroy over a million kiwifruit trays following mice incident

Total value of the fruit and costs associated with reprocessing and disposal is estimated to be around $34 million.
May 16 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: The success story of Kosovo’s blueberry industry

From humble beginnings of just 10 hectares planted in 2012, Kosovo now boasts an impressive 150 hectares dedicated to blueberry cultivation, yielding approximately 700 tons annually.
May 16 , 2024

US sees an increase in agricultural exports to Romania

May 16 , 2024

Chilean apple and pear trade to decrease on lower yields

Despite the country leading apple exports to the U.S. in 2023, last year's unfavorable weather negatively impacted productivity.
May 16 , 2024

Peruvian mango closes challenging campaign

Mango production in Peru has been developing and has become a representative product of the Peruvian agro-export basket which is produced in five regions: Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Lima, and Ica.
May 16 , 2024

Dole scores 7% revenue increase in Q1

Earnings for the fresh fruit segment also rose, thanks to an increase in worldwide pineapple pricing that helped offset lower global banana prices.
May 15 , 2024