Agronometrics in Charts: Kiwifruit prices high compared to previous seasons

As can be seen from the graphs, kiwifruit prices are high this season compared to previous years all the while volumes are staying nearly the same.

February 02 , 2021

New Zealand apple industry facing difficulties meeting demand

Despite high global demand for apple, the New Zealand apple industry is facing obstacles such as lower volumes and labor shortages

February 02 , 2021

Spain's CGC calls for EU to stop citrus imports from Turkey

The CGC has urged the European Commission to stop citrus imports from Turkey amid the presence of unauthorized phytosanitary products.

February 02 , 2021

Chile: Table grapes hardest hit by storm amid agricultural "catastrophe"- Fedefruta

Fedefruta estimates that half of the mid-season varieties in two key central regions have been lost due to splitting, while late-season fruit has also been affected by structural damage.

February 02 , 2021

Chile reports "serious damage" to fruit crops following unseasonal heavy rains

Asoex said that weekend rainfall has caused damage to fruit crops including blueberries, table grapes, and stone fruit, and will affect export volumes during the 2020-21 season.

February 01 , 2021

ASTRA Peeling machine can peel the thin yellow surface of the lemon

ASTRA fruit peeling machine is completely different from the ordinary peeling machine. It uses a peeler blade to peel and traces the human hand movement.

February 01 , 2021

U.S. investment group buys majority stake in Chilean fruit exporter David Del Curto

HNRG, a company of Canada-headquartered Manulife Investment Management, said the strategic acquisition of the leading fruit grower-exporter helps to diversify its growing agricultural portfolio.

January 29 , 2021

Global orange and soft citrus production to rise in 2021, with lemons and limes set to fall

Is it a mixed forecast globally for the main citrus categories in different production countries, with soft citrus set to see growth in the U.S. and EU, and lemons likely to see continued growth in South Africa but a big drop in Argentina.

January 29 , 2021

Dole’s Acuña Delcore talks impact of hurricanes in Latin America on banana industry

The Dole representative says 'the damage will dramatically limit supply volumes from Honduras and Guatemala for the foreseeable future and will require major investment'.

January 28 , 2021

Oppy invests in enhancing California cherry deal

Oppy invests in a California cherry deal, bringing together top cherry brands, Katicich Ranch and Brookside, to form Katco Packing

January 28 , 2021