Cocaine worth over $100M found in Ecuadorian banana shipment bound for the Netherlands

The drugs, which are worth over $ 100 million, were hidden in two containers destined to Vlissingen from Ecuador via Antwerp. 

December 19 , 2022

Calavo Growers announces sustainability strategy

The firm expects to reduce its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2027.

December 19 , 2022

Chilean citrus production forecast to recover in 2022-23

This comes after a complicated year of lower yields due to frosts in the Valparaíso, Metropolitana, and O’Higgins regions.

December 19 , 2022

Global table grape production estimated up 7% for 2022-23

The USDA projects the world's fresh table grape production to rise by 1.2 to 27.4 million in 2022-23.

December 16 , 2022

U.S. apple production down 7% year-on-year

Gala apples scored the highest production with 19.5 million bushels, followed by Red Delicious at 13.9 million. The Fuji variety also yielded high volumes, with 11.4 bushels.

December 16 , 2022

Winter Farm raises $46M to scale up strawberry production

Vertical farming installations typically use 20 to 25 times less space compared to open field production and are also able to recover about 90% of irrigation water used.

December 16 , 2022

Peruvian ag industry calls for safe working conditions amid political turmoil

The situation has remained unchanged for almost a week, with the Association of Peruvian Agricultural Producer Guilds (AGAP) officials stating that “jobs are being lost and irreparable damage is being done to the entire agricultural sector.”

December 15 , 2022

Chilean blueberry season to be impacted by higher volumes from competitors

The U.S. is the main destination for fresh Chilean blueberries, with more than 50%. It is followed by Europe and Asia with 35% and 15%, respectively.

December 15 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Latest forecast for Chilean table grapes: Exports would be 10% lower than last season

Among the new varieties, the red ones will lead the shipments, where Timco, Allison and Sweet Celebration will likely stand out.

December 15 , 2022

Oppy’s lemon plum specialty crop to hit North American shelves in 2023

The specialty crop will be available in a one-pound pouch bag packaging, which includes a ripening process chart to help educate shoppers about its consumption.

December 14 , 2022