Oppy looks to build red kiwifruit market

In 2020, Oppy supplied over 30% of all kiwifruit available in the North American market according to U.S. Census Bureau Trade Data and Statistics Canada

February 09 , 2022

U.S. fruit and vegetable imports hit new records in 2021

Fruit imports rose by 16 percent year-on-year to $23 billion, driven in large part by avocados, blueberries and limes.

February 09 , 2022

Giumarra adds California-grown asparagus

The new volume is offered in partnership with Stockton, California-based grower and shipper Greg Paul Produce Sales, sole commercial marketer of California-grown asparagus.

February 08 , 2022

USDA to invest $1B in climate-friendly agriculture

The USDA will invest $1 billion in pilot projects that promote farming, ranching and forestry practices that cut greenhouse gas emissions or capture and store climate-warming carbon.

February 08 , 2022

Avocado prices hit a record high as Super Bowl Sunday approaches

A 20-pound box of Hass avocados from Mexico's largest exporter to the U.S. reportedly costs $6.29 more than it did during the same time period last year.

February 08 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Strawberries continue to be a coveted commodity

According to industry sources, volumes in Central Mexico and Florida are expected to continually increase in the coming weeks and are likely to peak in time for Valentine’s Day.

February 08 , 2022

Agrovision posts record sales with vertical integration, advanced genetics and superior quality

U.S.-headquartered berry business Agrovision is making important and material progress on its strategic path, as it sets the standard for the next generation of innovative superfruit growers.

February 08 , 2022

Ten ways to reduce nitrogen loads from drained cropland in the Midwest

Nitrogen losses from subsurface drained land can cause water quality problems downstream. Reducing these losses, while maintaining agricultural productivity, is possible.

February 07 , 2022

Del Rey Avocado announces leadership transition

The final decision was made in late 2021 and the reins were turned over to the previous leadership's children earlier in January.

February 07 , 2022

Apple inventories down in Europe but up in the U.S.

There is a contrasting picture for both apple and pear stocks in the U.S. and Europe, according to data from the World Apple and Pear Association.

February 07 , 2022