Peruvian producers demand free transit on highways as nationwide protests increase

The agricultural sector, already weakened by an unstable economy, has condemned the actions taken by protesters which disrupt the flow of their operations.

January 12 , 2023

Dole renews partnership with No Kid Hungry

The collaboration includes nutrition education, fundraising campaigns and at-retail initiatives to secure access to three healthy meals a day for over 9 million kids.

January 12 , 2023

England announces ban on single- use plastic cutleries and plates

The new ban will be set in place in October 2023, starting with restaurants, cafes and takeaways which will be prohibited from distributing single-use plastic plates, bowls, cups, trays and cutlery. 

January 12 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: 2022: Year in Review

The year 2022 witnessed tensions between Ukraine and Russia, impacts of COVID-19, climate change, cost pressures which led to logistical constraints and inflation climbing as high as 9.060% in June 2022 in the US.

January 12 , 2023

AgBiome signs a commercial distribution and supply agreement with Summit Agro Mexico (SAM) for Howler fungicide

AgBiome and Summit Agro Mexico are pleased to announce news of their Commercial Distribution and Supply Agreement to register and commercialize Howler fungicide in the Specialty Crop market in Mexico.

January 12 , 2023

Rains may impact early Salinas veg deal

January prices may be impacted due to the recent rains affecting main producing regions in California.

January 12 , 2023

Robinson Fresh announces new president

Jose Rossignoli brings 20 years of global supply chain expertise to help customers and growers optimize their operations. 

January 11 , 2023

Mission Produce celebrates 40 year anniversary with “Here for Good” campaign

Mission’s teams across North and South America and also Europe will be participating in the year-long campaign.

January 11 , 2023

U.S. state allocates $175M fund for Port of Oakland project

The effort seeks to relieve congestion and increase safety and flexibility in the port, which was the first major point of access on the Pacific Coast to build terminals for container ships.

January 11 , 2023

Number of U.S. apples in storage down 4.5% year-on-year

The report showed that Washington remains as the highest producing state with 91.9 million bushels (42-lb) for 2022-23.

January 11 , 2023