Dominican Republic mango exports to the U.S. surpassed Haiti’s in 2022

This represented an increase of 29.1% year-on-year for this destination market, with 6,622.8 MT reported in 2021.

April 06 , 2023

Two-thirds of Walmart stores to be automated by 2026

The company also said that about 55% of the packages at its processing centers will be routed through automated facilities by the end of fiscal 2026, improving unit cost averages by about 20%.

April 06 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Climate change taking a toll on avocado production in Chile

Climate change and prolonged drought in Chile have compelled many producers to move further south, however, since other fruits are grown in southern Chile, there is less room for avocado cultivation there.

April 06 , 2023

Berry Blue LLC & University of Florida to develop late-season blueberry varieties

Using the combined expertise of both breeding programs, the two organizations will work to develop blueberry varieties that not only have enhanced agronomic traits but also improved consumer appeal.

April 05 , 2023

CMI anticipating "spectacular" Northwest cherry season

Engaging shoppers in multiple ways is crucial for cherries because they are impulse buys; they’re the sort of item that gets picked up on a shopper’s way through the store.

April 05 , 2023

Mission Produce to cut 50% of plastic usage by 2025

In 2022, 46% of Mission’s bags were made with reduced plastic, and since 2021, the company has saved an estimated 5.4 million grams of plastic. 

April 05 , 2023

Easter's painted potatoes?

FreshFruitPortal research finds USDA statistics that U.S. egg prices plummeted from a high of $5.20 per dozen on Jan. 1, 2023, to $2.30 in late February. Going into Easter, prices had bounced back toward $3.50 per dozen.

April 05 , 2023

U.S. mango imports to rise slightly through mid-May

As for the 2023 Mexican season, which goes up to week 24, shippings are expected to be about 2.5% lower year-on-year. 

April 04 , 2023

U.S. government granting $1B to ag producers for renewable energy improvements

The goal is to “help rural communities recover economically, reduce climate pollution and increase resilience to the impacts of climate change” and more.

April 04 , 2023

Europeans are still consuming fewer fruits and vegetables than recommended

Freshfel Europe released their latest Consumption Monitor report which revealed that even though the average fruit and vegetable consumption in the EU grew to 364,58 g/day/capita in 2021, the economic crisis caused by the war in Ukraine has already curbed that number. 

April 04 , 2023