Agronometrics in Charts: The Last of the Argentinian Pear Harvests

Argentina's pear harvest and export crop is expected to fall short of volumes compared to last year, and also kicked off a bit later, leaving its mark on South Hemisphere pear exports in total.

March 22 , 2022

TOMRA Fresh Food welcomes Global Category Director of Citrus, Clinton Jeffries

TOMRA Fresh Food, a division of TOMRA which combines the expertise of BBC Technologies & Compac, is the global leader for integrated post-harvest solutions for the fresh food industry.

March 22 , 2022

Sekoya to showcase new blueberry varieties at special event

Global blueberry marketing platform Sekoya is showcasing the expected increase in availability of its eponymous quality brand across Europe with a dedicated event for retail customers. 

March 21 , 2022

Zespri marks first 2022 shipment 

In order to mitigate port congestion Zespri has turned to charter agreements with shipping partners.

March 21 , 2022

Australian table grape growers expect higher returns for 2022 crop

China remains the prime destination and growers are optimistic for this season's results despite logistical challenges.

March 21 , 2022

What are Aphids and how to get rid of them?

Aphids are fearsome insects that attack leaves and feed on plant sap. There are natural ways to treat against them.

March 21 , 2022

California avocados saw record U.S. market share in February amid Mexican supply hiccup

“Between a later big game this year and the week-long hiccup in supply from Mexico, California fruit saw a record 10.2 percent market share in February,” said Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Doug Meyer.

March 18 , 2022

Driscoll’s, Plenty expand relationship for vertical strawberries 

Building on a R&D agreement, the two firms said berry lovers in dense urban centers will be their target for these strawberries.

March 18 , 2022

Dole sees growth in berries, avocados, organic

Dole CEO Rory Byrne said these categories have grown faster than the industry average for the past two years.

March 18 , 2022

Lemon health benefits and therapeutic value

Lemons have very high water content, and provide very little proteins and fats. Carbohydrates and fiber are the most important of this fruit’s components.

March 18 , 2022