Sunrays launch market’s first home compostable table grape bag

The bags are made from 20% bio-based plastic – derived from non-GMO corn sand sugar cane – and 80% fully compostable fossil-based polymers.

February 11 , 2022

Southern California port congestion starting to ease

Port officials reportedly say it is unclear whether the decline is the beginning of a trend or a temporary respite because of factory slowdowns in Asia.

February 11 , 2022

Chile to commercialize promising new white seedless table grape variety in 2022

"The 3.3.142 selection could be the first 100% Chilean white table grape for export," says a researcher from Chile's Agricultural Research Institute (INIA).

February 10 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Florida orange crop projected to reach a new low, sending juice prices surging

The second week of February saw orange prices in the vicinity of $ 21.11 per package, a 16 percent increase compared to last season, amid expectations of a record-low Florida crop.

February 10 , 2022

Spain cuts 2021-22 lemon forecast to levels far below previous season

The Spanish Lemon and Grapefruit Interbranch Organisation (Ailimpo) third forecast of the season pegged total volumes at 990,000 metric tons (MT).

February 10 , 2022

Inflation gobbles up fresh produce - report

Avocado prices have doubled in a year, and blueberry prices are up 45 percent, according to a Washington Post article.

February 10 , 2022

Five secrets to guarantee tomato plant success

Once you learn how to plant, water, prune, fertilize, and mulch tomatoes, you're on your way to becoming an expert in the growing process.

February 10 , 2022

Climate vs. Technology in Mexico and its impact on agriculture

Dr. Jorge Flores Velázquez, Agronomist in Protected Agriculture, shared invaluable knowledge about the current and future work that needs to be done regarding technology in the agricultural industry.

February 09 , 2022

Trucker protests threaten border trade between Canada and U.S.

Canadian lawmakers expressed increasing worry Tuesday about the economic effects of disruptive demonstrations after the busiest border crossing between the U.S. and Canada became partially blocked.

February 09 , 2022

Limoneira terminates avocado marketing agreement with Calavo

Historically, the Limoneira provided a majority of its avocado production to Calavo. Calavo would then pack, sell, and distribute the avocados under its own brands.

February 09 , 2022