Frutura continues expansion, acquires Uruguay citrus firm

The acquisition is the second major buy from Frutura in Latin America, following their purchase of Peru's Agricola Don Ricardo in 2021.

March 16 , 2022

Camposol withdraws US$450M IPO request

The global fruit producer pulls back for the second time since its original filing in 2017.

March 16 , 2022

Dole posts strong financial performance for "transformational year"

On July 29, 2021, Total Produce completed the acquisition of the remaining 55 percent of Dole Food Company (DFC), to create Dole plc.

March 15 , 2022

Concerns mount over fertilizer prices, supply

The USDA announced a US$250 million fund to foment U.S. based fertilizer innovation and projects, and is looking into the market structure.

March 15 , 2022

Calavo Growers reports increased revenues, US$4M loss in first quarter of 2022

Revenue growth did not pull its bottom line out of the red, but management says its situation is improving.

March 15 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Florida blueberry season in full swing

Early blooms in Florida and Georgia have led to blueberries on the market sooner than normal, amid lower prices than the previous two seasons.

March 15 , 2022

Laser system to kill weeds with surgical precision

Called Welaser and funded by the European Union, it is an autonomous vehicle or robot with a vision system and artificial intelligence that will determine weeds from crops.

March 15 , 2022

Mexican avocado volume to be impacted through Q2 but pick up later in year

Mission Produce executives speaking on a recent earnings call provided some insights into their expectations for the U.S. avocado market and emerging supply regions.

March 15 , 2022

Table grape industry reacts to announcement of SNFL-IFG merger

We spoke with several key industry members from around the world to hear what they make of the deal that would tie-up two table grape breeding powerhouses.

March 14 , 2022

Peak season for California Strawberries expected in second half of March

The harvest should start earlier than in 2022 and with greater fruit volumes as well.

March 14 , 2022