2021 consumer trends in fresh produce

Breakthrough Solutions has summarized the top consumer trends for produce suppliers in the coming year, all of which it says represent opportunities for the industry.

January 08 , 2021

Limoneira's John Chamberlain retires

John Chamberlain, who served the company for over 15 years, in his most recent role as Vice President of Marketing, retired on Dec 30, and a long-time employee has replaced him.

January 07 , 2021

Chilean ag minister steps down

Antonio Walker has stepped down from his role as Chile's Agriculture Minister and will be replaced by María Emilia Undurraga, who is the former director of the country's The Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies (Odepa).

January 07 , 2021

Mexican avocado exports show record rise

Mexican avocado exports reach all-time highs and are projected to continue this trend even through price fluctuations due to changing supply dynamics.

January 07 , 2021

Yentzen Group launches revamped website

Yentzen Group, the leader in news content, consultancy services and events for the global fruit industry, has announced the launch of a new corporate website.

January 07 , 2021

International blueberry coalition formed to oppose U.S. import limitations

Leading U.S. and international blueberry industry members, including Driscoll’s, California Giant Berry Farms, Agroberries S.A., and Family Tree Farms, have joined together to form The Blueberry Coalition for Progress & Health ahead of an ITC hearing.

January 06 , 2021

U.S. summer Hass avocado sales continued to grow in 2020

The Hass Avocado Board’s recently published Q3 holiday recap report indicates that Father’s Day, the 4th of July and Labor Day holidays all reached four-year highs.

January 06 , 2021

South African table grape packing disrupted by heavy rains

Producers in the region expect to resume packing towards the end of the week and the weather outlook over the next 10 days is favorable, according to an industry body.

January 06 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: The top stories from 2020

In the year's first installment of Agonometrics in Charts, we're going to take a look at the five most popular stories of 2020.

January 05 , 2021

GM tomatoes could be alternative for Parkinson's patients

Scientists have produced a genetically modified tomato enriched with the drug L-DOPA, used to treat Parkinson's patients. This could provide an alternative for developing nations and patients who experience side effects.

January 05 , 2021