Lack of agricultural inspectors threaten Brazilian grape exports to U.S.

The São Francisco Valley accounts for 95% of all Brazilian grapes produced for export, but the valley has only five agricultural inspectors to analyze and release the product.

September 05 , 2023

Westfalia expanding Mozambique operations

Mozambique’s avocado industry has experienced significant growth, reaching an export volume of 6.5 million pounds in 2022. This represents a 154% increase year-on-year.

September 05 , 2023

Oregyn makes extensive tour of China and participates for first time in Asia Fruit Logistica

The Oregyn commercial platform is the result of the joint venture between the fruit producers and exporters Copefrut and Verfrut, which seeks to establish direct and close commercial relations directly with clients in China, with a strong focus on retailers.

September 05 , 2023

Agronometrics Shorts: Grape prices jump by 36% as Tropical Storm Hilary batters California

The vestiges of Tropical Storm Hilary, previously classified as a Category 4 hurricane when it was raking across the Pacific before crashing ashore in Mexico, brought record-breaking rainfall to Southern California.

September 05 , 2023

NZ kiwifruit growers suffer reduced crop

New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated chief executive Colin Bond says the last two years have been “our equivalent to the economic strains experienced by other industries throughout the pandemic.”

September 05 , 2023

Peru: Blueberry exports drop 37% this year

To date, the Peruvian blueberry campaign shows less production than the projections at the start the season with a total of 21,075 tons of blueberries exported so far, which represents a 37% decrease from the 2022-2023 season. 

September 04 , 2023

EU apple and pear production down

The decrease is largely a result of weather-related reductions in Italy, France, and Greece.

September 04 , 2023

South African blueberry sector eyes China

After a speedy admission for pears and avocados, with less than two years elapsed between both, the industry hopes for the same rapidity as blueberries are to be considered next.

September 04 , 2023

California table grape losses to Hilary estimated at 25 million boxes

With approximately 30% of the crop harvested when the hurricane hit, it is projected that 35% of the remaining crop – 25 million boxes – has been lost.

September 04 , 2023

Georgia Department of Agriculture gives update on Hurricane Idalia response and damage assessments

The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has received reports of damage to crops, pecan trees, agricultural operations and infrastructure, and other GDA regulated entities across South Georgia.

September 04 , 2023