Agronometrics In Charts: Review of Mexican strawberries in U.S. market

Mexican strawberry exports to the U.S. market has grown by 430 percent over the last 20 years, but prices have remained steady with a slight upward trend.

December 15 , 2020

Mission Produce 'addressing niche market need for sophisticated avocado ripening'

A sensitive fruit, avocados require more careful, skilled handling than others such as bananas, mangoes, or pineapples, the company said in a release.

December 15 , 2020

Oppy doubles imported cherry volumes into North America

The company now offers "nearly year-round availability" thanks to its increasingly popular domestic cherry program from California and Oregon.

December 15 , 2020

USDA announces grants to help solve problems in avocado orchards

New grants totaling US$6.3 million will help to solve problems including diseases and pests in America's avocado orchards.

December 14 , 2020

Egyptian table grape exports to rise by 13 percent

The higher estimates exports would come amid a 2.5 percent rise in commercial production to 1.42 million MT, driven by favorable weather conditions, new technologies, and growing demand.

December 11 , 2020

Spain: Valencian citrus sector concerned by warehouse worker strike

The Valencian Association of Farmers expresses concern over an upcoming citrus warehouse strike, claiming it will harm citrus growers at a crucial moment.

December 11 , 2020

Wish Farms expands Florida strawberry farm acreage

While the new farmland being used this season is over 90 percent of the Sweet Sensation strawberry variety, several rows are dedicated to 100 new variety and seedling trials.

December 11 , 2020

Avocado consumption "off the charts" - WAO

Avocado consumption in Europe and the U.S. is reaching record levels despite an initial drop from Covid-19 and the fruit is expected to experience an increase in sales worldwide.

December 09 , 2020

Why ASTRA fruit peeling machines are so special

ASTRA Inc. is an innovative Japanese peeler developer, famous for its unique ‘Peeler blade’ technology which it says is superior to the competition.

December 09 , 2020

NZ: T&G launches fresh produce charity for struggling families

T&G has launched a new charity to provide lower-income families with fresh produce from its domestic division and growing partners.

December 07 , 2020