Agronometrics in Charts: Chilean grapes witnessing a 8.6% decline in production

The drop can be attributed to multiple factors, including a decrease in the area dedicated to table grape cultivation and unfavorable climatic conditions in the central region of the country, which have adversely affected yields.

June 22 , 2023

Global table grape production up for fourth consecutive year

Favorable growing conditions in China and Turkey more than offset losses in Chile and India, with global volumes estimated to rise to 27.3 million.

June 21 , 2023

Costa Rica calls to stop illegal pink pineapple cultivation

June 21 , 2023

A promising season for U.S. watermelons

U.S. watermelon supply is looking stronger this season with a 7,3 % year-on-year increase in volume reaching 2.3 billion pounds as of June 11.

June 21 , 2023

Ciruli Brothers win Supplier All-Star Award

The honorees are recognized for their contributions in 2022 and include supplier brands who have been working with Whole Foods Market ranging from two- to twenty-eight years. 

June 21 , 2023

Kroger-Albertsons merger still on track

Kroger Co., has announced that the firm’s pending acquisition of Albertsons Cos. remains on track, “on both the regulatory approval and merger planning fronts”.

June 21 , 2023

EU citrus forecast down 10%

The reduced production is mainly driven by strong expected decreases in Spain, which accounts for approximately 65% of the EU’s total citrus production.

June 20 , 2023

China lifts ban on Australian fruit

Chinese officials have lifted a two-year-long trade ban on Australian products, including fruit, allowing citrus, stone fruit, mango, and cherry producers to ship their products to the market worth millions of dollars. 

June 20 , 2023

Oceanside Pole gears up for ripe season with Oppy

Oceanside Pole expects 3.4 million cases of rounds and Romas from its 700-acre California farm, in addition to 160 acres out of Mexico.

June 20 , 2023

Florida-Mexico Tomato War enters new phase

The Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE) has asked for antidumping duties against Mexican tomato imports into the U.S., filing a request with the U.S. Department of Commerce to terminate the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement.

June 20 , 2023