Agronometrics Shorts: Despite steep drop in 2023, Peruvian blueberry export outlook remains strong - USDA

Despite the underwhelming performance in 2023, Peru remains conducive to rapid testing of new blueberry varieties, with an average testing period of eight months.

March 14 , 2024

Banana exporters charged in Colombia with financing paramilitary group

Colombia’s Attorney General issued indictments on Tuesday against 14 producers and representatives of banana exporters for the crime of financing a paramilitary group.

March 14 , 2024

Colombian mangos stay strong in U.S. market

After a successful debut in 2023, the smooth-textured and sweet-tasting variety is slowly becoming a consumer favorite.

March 14 , 2024

Sun World takes unlicensed grape growers to court in Italy

Sun World gathered evidence of unlicensed grapes by drone surveillance and found unauthorized plantations of Sugrathirtyfive, Sugranineteen, Sugrathirteen and Sugraone.

March 13 , 2024

Spain and Morocco strawberry fight could end in court

Morocco’s Ministry of Agriculture and its food safety agency, ONSSA, have denied reports from Spain regarding the safety of its strawberry exports. 

March 13 , 2024

Land routes see uptick amid Red Sea crisis

Air freight has risen as an alternative for Indian grapes and other products, however, land routes have seen the steepest uptick.

March 13 , 2024

USDA announces 2024 Food for Progress priority countries

The initiative, established in 1985, seeks to improve agricultural productivity and expand trade of agricultural products in developing countries and emerging democracies.

March 13 , 2024

Costa Rica braces for La Niña impact on pineapples

For Costa Rican growers, lower temperatures and excessive rain pose a great danger for pineapples and citrus in general.

March 13 , 2024

Frutas de Chile meets with U.S. Ambassador to address pending Systems Approach approval

The Systems Approach protocol has been approved by the phytosanitary agencies of both countries, and the sector is awaiting its official publication in the Federal Register. 

March 12 , 2024

Agronometrics Shorts: A look at berry price dynamics in the U.S. market

Heightened consumer awareness regarding the health benefits associated with berries, coupled with their year-round availability, has bolstered domestic demand.

March 12 , 2024