Ohmic heating offers a sustainable alternative for processed fruits and vegetables

The technology can be applied to a variety of processed products, including baby food, soups, sauces, as well as ready-meal products.

February 16 , 2024

California Table Grape Commission calls officials to enhance competitiveness

Noting the need to sell more U.S. grown products to U.S. consumers, the recommendations include the establishment of a domestic promotion program modeled after the successful Market Access Program (MAP). 

February 16 , 2024

Mexico and Canada continue MoU for organic products

To ensure compliance, organic products are accompanied by a copy of the current organic certificate and its Transaction Certificate which establishes information such as volumes and buyers, among others.

February 16 , 2024

Chile: "The volume of table grapes for 2024 will be between 55-60 million boxes"

So far, because there has been good movement of fruit within the U.S. market, grape quality has been strong.

February 16 , 2024

Zespri to ship 193 million trays of kiwifruit in 2024

While still early in the season, Zespri’s latest supply estimate reflects the positive growing conditions seen across New Zealand in recent months.

February 15 , 2024

Agronometrics Shorts: Severe storm ravages California, pushing strawberry prices up

Despite the jump in pricing, strawberry markets are still at a ten-year low.

February 15 , 2024

USDA statement on 2022 ag census

Regarding the 2022 ag census, the first in five years, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack offered a statement.

February 15 , 2024

Argentine cherries mark “record season”

Main markets for Argentine cherries include the U.S., which accounts for 34% of overall exports. It is followed by China, taking around 27% of international shipments.

February 15 , 2024

Westfalia closes positive year in Asia

The company forecasts “continued market growth across the region into the latter half of the decade.”

February 15 , 2024

Ecuadorian blueberries entering China

The sector is betting on high quality and year-round production to conquer the coveted Asian market in 2024.

February 14 , 2024