Chile forecasts huge increase in avocado production for 2021-22

Having experiencing several years of limited or negative growth, the Chilean avocado industry is now forecast to buck the trend.

October 14 , 2021

International produce industry reconnects in large numbers at Fruit Attraction 2021

Taking place at the IFEMA event venue in the Spanish capital of Madrid from Oct. 5-7, the event drew an impressive crowd of 65,000 professional participants from 108 countries. 

October 13 , 2021

Hazel Tech to host Quality Summit featuring global insights on table grapes

The virtual event, to be held on Friday, October 15, 2021, will feature discussions on the latest grape quality research and global market trends.

October 13 , 2021

First Florida citrus forecast for 2021-22 predicts continued decline

The initial citrus crop forecast for the 2021-22 season was released Tuesday, which predicted fewer Florida oranges and grapefruits would be picked this citrus season.  

October 13 , 2021

Giddings Berries USA strengthens management team

Giddings Berries USA, the Monterey, CA-based subsidiary of Giddings Fruit, has strengthened its management team as it aggressively grows its presence and support to United States customers.

October 13 , 2021

France bans plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables from 2022, with longer phase-out for berries

However, French fruit sellers federation president Francois Roch said switching to cardboard will be difficult in such a short time.

October 12 , 2021

Avocados From Mexico partners with football legend Drew Brees

The brand is launching its biggest and boldest Big Game promotion with a grand prize of a $100,000 Smart Home Makeover.

October 12 , 2021

Australia: Avocado oversupply drives prices through the floor, forces farmers to let fruit rot

A pair of Australian avocado farmers on the eastern Sunshine Coast say they have no choice but to watch their fruit die on trees as the country's growers battle with a market oversupply.

October 12 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Berry prices lower for most categories in U.S. market

This week we're going to check out what's been happening with volumes and prices of berries in the U.S. market. In general prices are running lower than last year, with the notable exception of blueberries.

October 12 , 2021

Mangos the size of soccer balls are harvested in Colombia

Liliana Garnica Ruíz has the giant mango crops on her farm and the fruit was from organic crops that use a process based on soil improvement.

October 11 , 2021