These vertical farms in Puerto Rico offer five lessons for surviving extreme weather

As storms increase in intensity and cause greater damage and disruption, farmers not only face threats to their livelihoods, but food supply chains risk shortages, which can exacerbate social and health inequities.

December 23 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: 2022: Grapes in Review

After three years of reduced output, US table grape production will climb by 24,000 tons to 850,000 tons in the 2022–2023 growing season.

December 23 , 2022

North Bay offers premium South American sweet cherries

Atop the volume increase, added political and economic tensions in China will drive an increased percentage of the Chilean cherry crop could hit the North American market this year. 

December 22 , 2022

Oro helps extend U.S. market for Kapi Kapi

Oro, which translates as “Gold” in Spanish, is offered alongside Kapi Kapi’s traditional and Crownless pineapple varieties as well as Kapi Kapi premium bananas.

December 22 , 2022

From the CEO’s desk: Branding fresh fruit

Vanguard's CEO Craig Stauffer reflects on the retail experience and branding for fresh fruit.

December 22 , 2022

U.S. Apple exports see major changes

Washington’s apple export business is significantly down compared to pre-Covid years. The industry shipped large apple volumes to India. Now, tariffs prevent those volumes and generally, international markets have declined. 

December 22 , 2022

Produce industry icon Jan Delyser to retire

Jan’s career was filled with mentorship and leadership. She was chairperson of the Produce Marketing Association and served on the Board of Directors of the United Fresh Produce Association.

December 22 , 2022

After minor early disruption, South Africa grape exports look strong

Mid-December rains across South African table grape regions will of necessity impact exports, particularly mature fruit that is heavily laden with sugar and ready for harvest.

December 22 , 2022

Pinkglow pineapple available in limited quantities

Promoted as a gift for the consumer that has everything, Fresh Del Monte North America has presented its trademarked Pinkglow pineapples. The fruit was first introduced online in October 2020.

December 21 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Transition in the supply of strawberries in the U.S. market amid higher prices than last season

During week 49, the supply of strawberries in the US market was composed of almost 47% Mexican fruit, 30% from Florida, 14% from Southern California, 8.2% from Central California and the rest from Canada.

December 21 , 2022