IBO Report shows a blueberry industry undergoing transformation

The extensive data reveals some interesting trends and forecasts a continued expansion.

November 04 , 2022

Guatemala’s Producers and Agricultural Exporters Delegation present at Global Produce & Floral Show

A delegation of over 30 producers and agricultural businessmen from AGEXPORT’s Agricultural sector were present in Guatemala’s Pavilion at THE GLOBAL PRODUCE SHOW.

November 04 , 2022

Australia approves apple imports from the U.S.

The U.S. has officially been given the green light to send fresh apples to Australia, ABC News reports. The announcement comes as Australian growers voice concerns about biosecurity risks and oversupply.

November 03 , 2022

Driscoll's completes Berry Gardens acquisition

"This acquisition supports our vision to ‘become the world’s berry company, enriching the lives of everyone we touch’, given the UK is Europe’s second largest fresh berry market; and we believe there is strong growth potential in the UK," says Russell Allwell of Driscoll's.

November 03 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Avocado hectarage growth set to slow in Peru

The development comes after changes in the agrarian promotion law and the elimination of tax incentives, according to the Peruvian newspaper, Gestion.

November 03 , 2022

Limoneira closes $20M sale of its Oxnard packing facility

Limoneira expects to record an approximate gain of $900,000 on this transaction to be recognized in the fiscal fourth quarter 2022 ending Oct. 31, 2022.

November 02 , 2022

Italian court enjoins illegal production of Sun World grape varieties

In a landmark decision, the Court of Bari in Italy issued a first-of-its-kind injunction forbidding a domestic grape producer from harvesting or selling any table grapes from unauthorized plantings of Sugrathirtyfive variety.

November 02 , 2022

Fresh Del Monte's sales and net income rise in Q3

In the three-month period ended Sept. 30, net sales rose by 5% year-on year to $1.05 billion, while net income jumped from $1.3 million to $33.3 million.

November 02 , 2022

Zespri SunGold growing fast in U.S. with sales expected to hit $1B around 2030

In North America for the fourth consecutive year, Zespri’s SunGold kiwifruit has been “the fastest growing fruit in the fruit basket,” according to Dan Mathieson CEO of Zespri.

November 01 , 2022

African HLB vector spreads along the coast of Portugal, threatens Huelva citrus fruits

Since it was detected in Porto in 2015, the dreaded psyllid has spread without interruption along the entire coast of Spain.

November 01 , 2022