"A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity": National ag, water coalition applauds Senate passage of infrastructure bill

The bill's passage on Tuesday came as nearly two-thirds of the West experience extreme or exceptional drought conditions, and more than 90 active wildfires burning across the U.S.

August 11 , 2021

U.K.: Supermarket trialing linerless packaging for gold kiwifruit

ProPrint Group collaborated with Primafruit and the retailer to launch the eight-week trial. If successful, the pack could roll out further within the Waitrose fruit range.

August 10 , 2021

Peru: Planted hectares to grow notably compared to previous seasons

Just eight crops' hectares will represent an increase of 6.7 percent compared to the average hectares of the last five seasons with over 1.5 million ha planted.

August 10 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Best pricing scenarios of avocado in the U.S. market

Avocados in the U.S. market began with prices lower this year than in 2020. The price of avocados began to rise and from week 11 until week 26, slightly exceeding reported prices year on year.

August 10 , 2021

Dole enters partnership to make vegan leather from pineapple waste

Dole Sunshine has announced its new partnership with vegan textiles brand Ananas Anam, which developed the Piñatex alternative leather product over many years of R&D.

August 10 , 2021

Guatemala avocado growers strategize, look to fill gaps in Europe

The Guatemalan avocado industry is seeking to organize production and increase export quality in order to reach new markets as well as fill gaps in the European market.

August 09 , 2021

'Mega-drought' in Andes leaves peaks with little snow

Minimal rain and snowfall are leaving many of the mountains between Ecuador and Argentina with thin to no snow cover, leaving dry, brown earth exposed.

August 09 , 2021

USDA announces $10M in specialty crop grant funding

Funding will be available for use in the Spring of 2022 with awarded projects with a period of performance of 36 months.

August 09 , 2021

Del Monte looks to offset rising costs with higher fresh cut prices - CEO

Speaking on an earnings call for the second financial quarter, Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh was asked about the impact of unprecedented supply chain pressures and rising costs banana growers and marketers.

August 09 , 2021

Washington apple crop expected to be similar to 2020 despite heat wave

For the third straight year, Gala will be the most numerous variety with a 21% share, now five percentage points ahead of former leading variety Red Delicious.

August 09 , 2021