Total U.S. apple production forecast to increase in 2022-23

The forecast represents a 3 percent increase compared to last year’s production figure and is 3.5 percent less than the five-year production average.

August 19 , 2022

Frutura's Dayka & Hackett names Vice President of Avocados

Stephen Fink will spearhead Dayka & Hackett’s introduction of avocados to the U.S. and global markets, as Vice President of Avocados.

August 18 , 2022

Port of Oakland’s July volume drops

A week-long trucker protest caused further congestion and reduced volumes. Total loaded container volume dropped by 28 percent in July compared to July 2021.

August 18 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Higher pricing in sight for apples this season

With lower volumes in the West and a majority of apple producers pushing for higher prices, growers’ and packers’ costs have surged and pricing this season is expected to be stronger.

August 18 , 2022

Supply chain issues impact Peruvian avocado exports this season

“Transportation costs have had a huge impact on the industry and also in the case of avocados. This, in addition to the delays in some regions due to Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine, had a significant impact on the regularity of arrivals to our destination markets,” said ProHass' Juan Carlos Paredes.

August 18 , 2022

Notification tool helps blueberry growers control disease

The Blueberry Advisory System notified growers to spray fungicide when fruit rot was more likely to develop, working to help minimize fruit rot and improve crop yields.

August 17 , 2022

Ecuadorian banana exports decrease as a result of Russia-Ukraine war

“The war between Russia and Ukraine which started on February 24, deepened the crisis that the sector was already going through,” said Richard Salazar, Executive Director of ACORBANEC.

August 17 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian blueberry exports reaching record highs

Peruvian blueberry exports increased by 119% in the first half of the year, totaling 146.5 million dollars, according to PROMPERÚ. 

August 17 , 2022

CGA releases data regarding containers affected by EU rules

“Our initial estimates indicated that 1350 containers (floating consignments) would be affected by the implementation of the new EU FCM regulations," said Justin Chadwick, CEO of the CGA.

August 17 , 2022

U.S. avocado import value skyrocketed to new record in H1 as volume plummeted

Total Hass imports rose by 33 percent to $1.75 billion from January through June 2022, up from $1.32 million in the same period last year.

August 17 , 2022