Agronometrics in Charts: Berry pricing skyrockets in 2021

During the first part of 2021, demand for berries has been high with prices and volumes up from the previous year.

February 23 , 2021

Study paves way to create low-sugar "diet fruits"

A new study in Australia has demystified sugar distribution in plants, reportedly paving the way to create low sugar or ‘diet’ fruits.

February 22 , 2021

USDA, FDA confident no Covid-19 transmission through food or packaging

The FDA and USDA have released a statement expressing confidence that food and food packaging are unlikely causes for the spread of Covid-19.

February 22 , 2021

Peruvian avocado companies look to Colombia for land after new law approved

Pilar Lozano, Commercial Attaché of the Colombian Embassy in Peru, said that up to five Peruvian agro-industrial companies of various sizes are at different stages in purchasing land in the country.

February 19 , 2021

U.S.: Produce at retail had "strong January", with most top-ten fruits seeing growth

Only grapes lost some ground versus a year ago, levels while lemons and oranges were the fastest growers, according to a report.

February 19 , 2021

South Africa's Hex River expecting weeks of large grape volumes

The development comes as the country's accumulated exports have caught up with the average of previous seasons, having started off the 2020-21 campaign more slowly than normal.

February 19 , 2021

Chile: Table grape harvests still heavily impacted by rains

Fedefruta says the damage to Chilean table grapes caused by heavy rains has been exacerbated by rot and fungus, with around three-quarters of white grapes lost from in the central and southern regions.

February 19 , 2021