Canadian pome fruit production to grow in 2022-23

This follows a challenging year, which saw frost, cool and wet conditions, and caterpillar damage negatively impacted production and quality.

December 14 , 2022

USDA extends comment period for Chilean table grapes import rules proposal

The proposed importation agreement has been over 20 years in the making, with negotiations coming to a long awaited last mile in November.

December 14 , 2022

U.K.: Tesco to begin 2023 on the lookout for new chairman

The role is one of the FTSE-100's most prestigious boardroom posts, and is set to be announced by 2023.

December 14 , 2022

California kiwifruit market off to red hot start

Season-opening prices have been excellent for conventional Hayward variety sold in the domestic market.

December 14 , 2022

USDA forecasts 51% drop in Florida orange production

Harvests for next month are projected to close at 20 million boxes, down 8 million from the October forecast. 

December 13 , 2022

Maersk appoints new CEO amid declining freight rates

The announcement comes as declining shipping costs in the brand’s main shipping business warn about a possible recession.

December 13 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Washington witnessing smallest apple crop in 8 years

The state ranks number one in apple production, accounting for 64 percent of the U.S. production this year.

December 13 , 2022

Chilean blueberries coming to fore as Peru winds down

Both Chilean and Mexican blueberries are taking center stage for North Bay Produce as Peruvian supplies peaked during November.

December 13 , 2022

Dan Harrington announces retirement from Superfresh Growers

Harrington was one of the first employees at Domex Marketing, joining family owners Ed Kershaw and his nephew Robert Kershaw in 1994.

December 13 , 2022

Australia: Flooding hits grape, citrus growers

The Australian Table Grape Association's industry development manager Jenny Treeby said hundreds of hectares of crop was under threat.

December 12 , 2022