Agronometrics in Charts: New data service with grape volumes by variety

This novel data enables our users to track produce movements easily, enabling them to keep an eye on the volumes of varieties arriving on the market.

April 27 , 2023

Commercial expansion of Peruvian blueberries has boosted its export volumes

Peru closed this season with more than 280,000 tons of blueberries produced. For the 2023-24 season, they project over 330,000 tons. 

April 27 , 2023

California avocado volumes ramping up

As a result of heavy rains during winter, the 257 million pounds of California avocados estimated for this season likely will be concentrated from late April through summer. 

April 26 , 2023

USDA appoints new Director for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of Manjit K. Misra as the new Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). 

April 26 , 2023

Low-chill cherries bring new industry opportunities

To understand the development, FreshFruitPortal.com spoke to Alwyn van Jaarsveld, IFG’s international commercial cherry manager, who works from his native South Africa. 

April 26 , 2023

Haskap berry coming on for Oppy

Haskap berry, variety mainly known by Canada’s West Coast farmers markets, is expanding in the berry repertoire of Oppy.

April 26 , 2023

Total produce dollar sales up by 3% in Q1, OPN says

The report states that “the average price gap between conventional and organic is now the largest it has been in the last four years”.

April 25 , 2023

Dole seeks to develop €50M logistics hub in Ireland - report

The pre-planning process is underway, with the new food processing and distribution site expected to create 400 new jobs for the region. 

April 25 , 2023

Costa Group’s overseas berry hectarage surpasses domestic plantings

The firm’s annual report stated that international berry plantings have grown to 749 hectares (1850.82 acres), coming ahead of its 727ha (1796.46 acres) of berry farms in Australia.

April 25 , 2023

How to save water in your home fruit or veg patch

With climate changing rapidly in recent years, farmers and gardeners need to adapt to the new conditions to keep their crops healthy and productive. 

April 25 , 2023