Peruvian blueberry exports continued to soar in 2022

Peru's agro-export sector has become one of the main drivers of the country's economic growth, with blueberries representing 15% of agricultural exports as of 2021. 

January 06 , 2023

U.K. supermarkets average 25% sales rise in late 2022

Although value sales for the sector remained considerably up throughout 2022, grocery price inflation is the “real driving factor” behind the sales rise.

January 06 , 2023

Dole releases sustainability report with framework through 2030

The company's sustainability framework, named The Dole Way, focuses on robust governance and three core pillars covering environmental, ethical, social and nutrition related issues. 

January 06 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: 2022: Blackberries in Review

The industry continues to work on new varieties of blackberries to meet customer requirements and to address phytosanitary problems.

January 06 , 2023

When it rains in California, it pours

California’s prayers for rain have been answered. And then some.

January 06 , 2023

Hortifrut’s Board appoints Nicolás Moller as the company’s new Chairman

Previously, he was a Board member at the Center for Growing Talent by PMA, the Chilean Exporters Association (ASOEX), The Chilean Berries Committee, and a member of the Finance Committee at the US Highbush Blueberry Council.

January 06 , 2023

2022 U.S. avocado prices reach dollar sales peak

Prices peaked at around $72 per pack during the final weeks of June. With higher prices, annual overall dollar sales for the commodity rose 7% to over $2,399 million.

January 05 , 2023

U.K. fresh food prices rise due to unrelenting inflation

Britain's official rate of consumer price inflation hit a 41-year high of 11% in October, before dropping to 10% in November.

January 05 , 2023

In Ukraine a $15.5M project will alleviate disruptions to ag sector caused by war

The fund aims to ensure recovery and development of agricultural value chains in the region.

January 05 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: 2022: Cherries in Review

Given the lower cherry supply, coupled with almost no overlap between the California and Washington seasons, prices on average remained above the prices recorded in the last four years.

January 05 , 2023