California avocado volume ramping up in March

Heavy January rains were welcomed throughout California’s avocado production areas. 

February 22 , 2023

Kroger and Albertsons to sell stores in bid to alleviate concerns over merger

The reason that the FTC is skeptical about the decision is a previous acquisition from Albertsons who bought Safeway for $9 billion in 2014. 

February 21 , 2023

Last year, Greenyard’s net sales increased by 7% in nine months

The company's net sales ascended to USD$3.6 billion, compared to $3.1b the previous year.

February 21 , 2023

Pure Flavor acquires Cervini Farms C5, looks ahead to further expansion

Pure Flavor looks to support the increased demand for fresh, greenhouse-grown fruits & vegetables year-round. 

February 21 , 2023

High hopes for second half of Chilean table grape season

Chile’s early season is characterized by a strong presence of the Thompson Seedless and Superior varieties, as white cultivars remain the strongest of the country’s early offerings.

February 21 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Chilean table grape industry catapulting towards a significant milestone this season

While volumes are down, Chile is still in the process of upgrading to newer, higher-yielding grape varieties.

February 21 , 2023

New Zealand floods likely to jeopardize local food supply and increase prices

From kiwifruit, apples, and pears, to livestock, the extreme flooding and landslides caused by the historical event have stopped production throughout the biggest food supply region in the country. 

February 20 , 2023

New Planasa R&D center seeks to boost berry production in Mexico

The center will be dedicated primarily to breeding programs for strawberries and blackberries, as well as research and development for all four major berry categories.

February 20 , 2023

A look at UNITEC's supply chain technology

Through UNITEC’s technology, the internal quality of apples, plums, kiwis, pears, and pomegranates can be checked with high precision; soft blueberries can be detected and removed by virtue of the Blueberry Vision 3.

February 20 , 2023

Greg Wilson joins Sunrise Fresh

The company is a 4th generation, family-owned and operated grower, producer and processor of premium dried fruits and nuts. 

February 20 , 2023