Dole’s new sweet pineapple to hit shelves in mid-April

The new product is sustainably grown in Costa Rica, and it’s scheduled to make its debut in U.S. and Canada select stores in mid-April.

April 12 , 2023

Heavy rains in northern Peru concern grape and mango growers

Growers and experts warn that fungi and pests could have serious consequences throughout the table grape and mango 2023-2024 season, especially in terms of fruit productivity and quality.

April 12 , 2023

U.S. apple industry stats show reduced volumes

As of April 2023, U.S. fresh apple holdings registered 50.2 million 42-pound bushels. This is down from 53.3 million in April 2022, and down from the five-year average, which is 54.4 million bushels for April.

April 12 , 2023

How to build a homemade solar drip

The water produced by the KondensKompressor is free of salt, nitrates and other contaminants, so it can even be used to desalinate seawater.

April 11 , 2023

Global trade down in 2023, WTO says

WTO economists forecast a trade volume growth of 1.7% in 2023. This is up from the 1% estimate made in October, but down from 2.7% in 2022.

April 11 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. market brimming with avocados leading up to Cinco De Mayo

According to a Numerator Basket Affinity Report, consumers spend an extra $1.9 when avocados are included in their shopping baskets in preparation for Cinco de Mayo.

April 11 , 2023

Chilean cherries hit new exports record

With volumes rising by 17% year-on-year to 415,315 tons, the main destination markets include China, the U.S. and South Korea.

April 10 , 2023

Naturipe Farms ready to fill shelves with blueberries from Florida and Georgia

Weather always plays a factor in the production of the superfruit in the Southeast, and after two years of unfavorable events like hurricanes and frost, Naturipe will have promotable volumes of high-quality blueberries from Florida and Georgia. 

April 10 , 2023

Old apple trees are being cut down by some of England’s oldest growers

After years of struggling with an increasingly challenging market, unpredictable climate, inflation, and lack of labor, some apple growers in England are seeing no profit and cutting down apple orchards. 

April 10 , 2023

How to spot the perfect avocado (and keep it fresh for longer)

Learn how to pick the perfect avocado and keep it fresh to enjoy at home.

April 10 , 2023