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Agronometrics in Charts: Mango varieties see mixed prices in U.S. market

The U.S. mango market is hitting its window as large volumes from Mexico decrease, creating typical higher prices as other suppliers step in to fill the void.
October 05 , 2021

Peru: TR4 reported in over 70 hectares of banana plantations

Almost 17,000 hectares of organic banana crops in Peru's northern Piura region are at risk from the spread of the devastating and contagious disease.
October 04 , 2021

Broom Frio Holding: Customized logistics solutions

Broom Frio Holding is a company dedicated to providing services related to the activity of cold storage, packing and warehousing for fruit. It has plants in Ovalle (Chile), Morropé (Peru) and Ridderkerk (Holland).
September 30 , 2021

'Cocktail of pesticides' in almost all oranges and grapes imported into UK - PAN

Almost all grapes and oranges contain a “cocktail of pesticides” according to research, which has singled out the most polluted fruit and vegetables in U.K. supermarkets.
September 29 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Prices skyrocket for Hass avocados in the U.S. market

In week 38, the price of conventional Hass avocados in the North American market was around US$4.54 per kilogram, showing a 75 percent increase year on year.
September 28 , 2021

Oppy announces significant restructuring of executive team

Oppy has announced a significant restructuring of roles within its executive team as the company focuses on further strengthening its strategy going into the next decade.
September 28 , 2021

ClemenGold International says it's clamping down on trademark infringements

South African-based ClemenGold says it is clamping down on trademark infringements, with the mandarin brand having become a target for rogue fresh produce agents in Asia.
September 28 , 2021

Ripening room manufacturer Interko expands global footprint

The company says it has this year installed ripening rooms in the Netherlands, Mexico, Colombia and Argentina for various well-known and important fruit retailers, importers and distributors.
September 27 , 2021

Del Monte and CMA CGM enter into space charter agreement

Network Shipping Ltd. (NWS), the shipping division of Del Monte, is chartering spaces to CMA CGM for trade between Costa Rica, Guatemala and the U.S. West Coast.
September 24 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Asparagus prices rising in U.S. market

Average prices and volumes have followed the regular curve this year, however, as of week 35 and until now, prices have broken with the regular trend of last year and are trending higher.
September 21 , 2021