Agronometrics in Charts: Florida could produce smallest citrus crop since Great Depression

Growers are claiming that they’ve lost at least half their crop to wind damage. In some of the harder hit areas, it could be even worse, with reports of as much as 80% of fruit getting blown off trees on some farms.

October 18 , 2022

USDA proposes new phytosanitary rules for Chilean table grape imports

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on Oct. 14 published a proposed change in Chilean grape fumigation rules.

October 18 , 2022

New Guatemalan avocado variety to enter international markets

New Guatemalan avocado variety Booth-8 is expected to enter EU markets as the country moves forward with admissibility agreements.

October 17 , 2022

Retail avocado sales rise to $180M for U.S. spring holidays

Retail avocado sales rose to $180 million during U.S. spring holidays. Easter, Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day accounted for 24% of sales during Q2.

October 17 , 2022

Chilean apples exports fall due to inflation in EU and U.S. markets

Chilean apple exports for 2022 closed down 27% year-on-year at 570,000 tons, according to local producers cooperative Copefrut.

October 17 , 2022

ASOEX and Fedefruta forecast positive season for Chilean fruit exports

Authorities of ASOEX and Fedefruta provided an optimistic forecast for the upcoming season and addressed the main difficulties faced in the previous period.

October 14 , 2022

Florida orange total down 32 percent for 2022-23

Production of all Florida orange varieties is estimated to drop 32% this season, according to USDA estimates released Oct. 12. The total estimate amounts to 28.0 million boxes.

October 14 , 2022

Kroger to acquire Albertsons in $25B deal

The merger would bring together more than 2,700 Kroger stores across the United States and over 2,200 Albertsons locations.

October 14 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: What’s in store for Chilean cherries in the 2022-23 season?

Chilean cherry producers expect the upcoming season to be highly productive due to favorable climatic conditions during winter, with more rainfall in comparison to the previous season.

October 13 , 2022

California citrus industry set to see rise in Navel orange and mandarin production

“The high quality of this crop is the silver lining of a very costly growing season,” says CCM President Casey Creamer.

October 13 , 2022