Despite challenges in 2021-22, Zespri revenue surpasses NZ$4B for the first time

“This was an extraordinary season where the industry faced some considerable headwinds in market, throughout the supply chain and on orchard, yet collectively we found a way to tackle the challenges and to continue to succeed," said Zespri's Chairman Bruce Cameron.

May 26 , 2022

Mexico’s expected heavy and late grape season raises question about transition

Mexico's Sonora Grape Growers Association (AALPUM) has estimated that there is a record crop of 25.5 million boxes, putting it well above last year’s 21.3 million and a few percentage points up on the 23.6 million exported in 2019 - the current record.

May 25 , 2022

IFPA launches Southern Hemisphere Commodity Working Group

The Southern Hemisphere Commodity Working Group series offers interactive, virtual workshops for IFPA members from key markets across Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru and South Africa.  

May 25 , 2022

New UF/IFAS professor to combine AI and plant breeding

Read more about Argentine native Carlos “Charlie” Messina, who is helping the next generation of AI technology developers and studying how he and plant breeders can help farmers.

May 25 , 2022

Recall cuts into Dole’s Q1 results

Dole Plc's revenue took a hit following salad recalls earlier this year, while its fresh fruit results decreased due to lower sales volumes and cost increases.

May 25 , 2022

Sun World announces new research partnership

Sun World International has joined forces with Washington State University to share genetic material from promising cherry varieties, in a new research collaboration.

May 25 , 2022

GrubMarket inks another round of acquisitions 

The San Francisco based food tech firm inked deals to acquire , two fresh produce providers which supply business customers across the United States and Canada.

May 25 , 2022

Berries: top trending fruit on Memorial Day

A recent social media and web analysis of fruit-based recipes by FullTilt Marketing has revealed that berries are the most popular fruits across the U.S. on Memorial Day.

May 24 , 2022

The future of methyl bromide

Methyl Bromide is an indispensable tool for the fruit trade, but with significant downsides. However a potential alternative is on the horizon thanks to trials being conducted under the supervision of the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service in partnership with Draslovka Services, Western Fumigation and Holt Logistics.

May 24 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Indian mangoes swiftly recovering lost ground within the U.S. market 

In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Sarah Ilyas studies the state of the Indian mango market, with a lower yield but great quality expected for this season.

May 24 , 2022