Agronometrics in Charts: Inflation and its effects on prices and consumer trends

“Inflation has been accelerating since early fall 2021, drought conditions are severe, consumer confidence is low and grocery patterns are switching very rapidly," says Joe Watson, VP, Retail, Foodservice & Wholesale for IFPA.

October 11 , 2022

Peru adding far less avocado hectarage this year following law reform

In other Peruvian avocado news, the country's shipments to the U.S. market have risen by about 30% year-on-year so far during 2022, amid production issues over recent months in Mexico. 

October 10 , 2022

California table grape stocks up 18% on last two years

The USDA's Grape Cold Storage Summary, which is released every two weeks from around the middle of the local season through to the end, said there were 10.9 million boxes in storage as of Sept. 30.

October 10 , 2022

Oppy to deliver record volumes of Cotton Candy grapes this year

Grower-marketer Oppy expects to deliver record volumes of Cotton Candy grapes this year as it enters its third season providing the Brazilian-produced supplies.

October 07 , 2022

U.S. grocery store prices climb as a third of U.S. population struggles to secure food

Grocery prices increased by 14% in August, according to the U.S. government. This is the highest annual increase since March 1979.

October 07 , 2022

Mann Packing set to relaunch Stringless Sugar Snap Peas

Following a packaging redesign, Mann Packing Co. will be relaunching its famous Stringless Sugar Snap Peas.

October 07 , 2022

Spanish strawberries take center stage at Fruit Attraction 2022

Every year, Fruit Attraction chooses a different crop to showcase and promote. 2022’s pick was strawberry.

October 07 , 2022

Kissabel apples charm Fruit Attraction goers

The ongoing marketing campaign for Kissabel Apples has proved to be one of the high points of the conference at the Fruit Attraction trade fair taking place in Madrid this week, with visitors being able to sample the red-fleshed fruit l.

October 06 , 2022

Fruit Attraction 2022 consolidates Spain as EU leader in fruit and vegetable production

Fruit Attraction 2022 kicked off with more than 1,800 companies participating and 90,000 visitors projected. This year's most important agribusiness meeting in Europe stands out for its focus on innovation and technology.

October 06 , 2022

California Giant Berry Farms forecasts high production volumes for strawberries

California Giant Berry Farms recently shared a strawberry crop update forecasting a  big increase in production. Peak volumes are expected for both organic and conventionally grown fruit.

October 06 , 2022