Florida orange total down 32 percent for 2022-23

Production of all Florida orange varieties is estimated to drop 32% this season, according to USDA estimates released Oct. 12. The total estimate amounts to 28.0 million boxes.

October 14 , 2022

Kroger to acquire Albertsons in $25B deal

The merger would bring together more than 2,700 Kroger stores across the United States and over 2,200 Albertsons locations.

October 14 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: What’s in store for Chilean cherries in the 2022-23 season?

Chilean cherry producers expect the upcoming season to be highly productive due to favorable climatic conditions during winter, with more rainfall in comparison to the previous season.

October 13 , 2022

California citrus industry set to see rise in Navel orange and mandarin production

“The high quality of this crop is the silver lining of a very costly growing season,” says CCM President Casey Creamer.

October 13 , 2022

Western water on the precipice

Low water supplies in the Western United States have reached a desperate situation. As replenishing rain will not fall, civic and business leaders are stepping up to ease the situation as much as possible.

October 13 , 2022

Extreme cold hinders crops in New Zealand

New Zealand growers are currently assessing the damage caused by the frosts. The extreme temperatures were recorded during the first week of October and are expected to severely impact crops in the area.

October 12 , 2022

Mexican berries reach $2B in exports in H1

With a total 467,153 tons shipped during the previous season, strawberry exports grew almost by 9% year-on-year. Mexico is currently the 2nd. berry producer in the world, behind China, with an average annual growth rate of 5% for the last decade.

October 12 , 2022

Prices spike with low Central Valley lettuce supplies

Hot weather in California’s Central Valley activated the Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV), hindering lettuce production and causing FOB prices to dramatically increase.

October 12 , 2022

Ecuadorian blueberries enter the international market

Ecuadorian blueberries will now be available in the international market, following a shipment of five tons exported by sea. 

October 11 , 2022

South African berry exports threatened by port worker strike

A third of South Africa's berry producers who are currently unprofitable now reportedly hang in the balance due to the strike.

October 11 , 2022