Argentina to start exports of fresh plums to Brazil

The cargo, with production origin in the Uco Valley and processed in the town of Godoy Cruz, was recently shipped to the neighboring country.

February 15 , 2023

Mexican avocado exports to the U.S. now worth $3B

The country’s sustainable practices and an efficient and effective use of water resources have allowed the industry to secure surplus volumes in order to set annual records in the international market.

February 15 , 2023

New Zealand declares national state of emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle hits

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins told reporters on Tuesday that the cyclone is the most significant weather event New Zealand has seen in this century.

February 15 , 2023

The U.S. remains the leading supplier of agproducts to Japan

With a population of over 125 million, and a lack of natural resources, including agricultural land, Japan’s food market depends largely on imports.

February 15 , 2023

USDA berry figures dominated by Peru and Mexico

The detailed 18-page report, which is public information, addresses volumes of berries placed in the market since Jan. 1, 2023.

February 15 , 2023

Peruvian avocado industry forecasts 13% rise in exports

After a positive 2022, the Peruvian avocado industry is preparing to export an estimated 624,000 tons of the fruit in the 2023 season.

February 14 , 2023

Italian table grape event launched at Berlin Fruit Logistica

The event, named “Regina di Puglia, will take place in Noicàttaro, south of Bari, where 40% of agricultural land is cultivated with table grapes.

February 14 , 2023

Fresh produce industry fighting to keep up with global challenges

The report addresses the many challenges faced by the industry during 2022, including inflation, labor, war, extreme climate events, the pandemic, and lagging in fresh produce consumption. 

February 14 , 2023

U.S. fresh-market apple holdings down

The downward swing this year comes despite an astronomical leap in Michigan fresh holdings to 4.7 bushels in 2023, up from 1.8 a year ago. 

February 14 , 2023

Agronometrics Interviews: US Apple Export Council at Fruit Logistica 2023

Sarah Ilyas studies the state of the US apple season in an exclusive interview with the Executive Director of the US Apple Export Council, Will Callis and the Executive VP and Sales Manager of United Apple, Brett Baker.

February 14 , 2023