South African table grape industry's sustainability "under threat"

"The urgency of this matter cannot be overemphasised," said AJ Griesel, CEO of the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI).

April 25 , 2022

Hazel Tech opening new agriculture R&D space in Chicago

The new space will include a research and development laboratory space, a pilot lab, administrative functions and an 8,500 square-foot innovation lab and will be the largest agriculture R&D center in the city.

April 25 , 2022

Freshfel Europe, members launch Environmental Footprint Initiative for fresh produce supply chain 

Along with industry members like Dole, Apeel and Ailimpo, Freshfel Europe has launched its Freshfel Environmental Footprint Initiative for the fresh produce supply chain.

April 22 , 2022

Chicago grocery chain acquired by New York-based investment firm

The private equity giant has made prior investments in the grocery sphere, putting down $1.75 billion in Albertsons Companies Inc. in 2020.

April 22 , 2022

Chilean blueberry and grape exports dip in Q1 amid logistical hurdles and soaring costs

In preseason forecasts, blueberry exports for the 2021-22 season had been pegged on par with last season, while table grapes made been expecting a big increase of around a quarter.

April 22 , 2022

How to plant and grow avocados

Setting up a profitable avocado orchard requires careful planning and the right site. Use these guidelines to determine if your property has the right land and climate for growing avocados.

April 22 , 2022

U.S. fruit import value skyrocketed to new record through February

Total fruit imports into the U.S. soared by a quarter to a new record over January and February this year, with fresh, frozen and processed categories all seeing double-digit growth.

April 22 , 2022

How to manage citrus orchards with less water

To manage citrus orchards with less water requires an understanding of your orchard’s water requirements and the impacts of water stress.

April 21 , 2022

Fifth of world’s containerships are stuck in port congestion

After signs of progress that the backlogs of containerships stacked up outside ports might be easing, it appears that the trend is reversing itself, new data shows.

April 21 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Guacamole abounds, Cinco de Mayo boosts avocado sales 

Cinco de Mayo is the second biggest driver of avocado consumption in the U.S., in this installment of our In Charts series with Agronometrics, we look at the scenario facing this green fruit as the big date approaches.

April 21 , 2022