What are the prospects for U.S. blueberries in China?

The U.S. fresh blueberry industry achieved a milestone in May by gaining access to China, but successfully exporting to this demanding and distant market comes with numerous obstacles, some of which are outside the industry's control.

July 06 , 2020

Price pressure expected for U.S. apple market amid low exports

Lower than normal exports of apples from the state of Washington are causing concern that the domestic market will likely come under heavy price pressure.

July 03 , 2020

South African blueberry exports to jump 20% in upcoming season

The South African blueberry industry currently appears to be in the "infant" stage of production, a USDA report said.

July 03 , 2020

Dole Asia aims for zero fruit loss by 2025

Dole Packaged Foods and Dole Asia Fresh have announced a range of ambitious goals over the next five years.

July 03 , 2020

Total Produce reports "satisfactory" H1 trading despite Covid-19 challenges

Total Produce said it expects satisfactory results for FY20, "subject to the uncertainties arising from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic."

July 03 , 2020

U.S. retail produce sales spike during Father's Day week

However, peaches and grapes saw dollar sales pressure in the fruit category, while for vegetables all top 10 items but carrots increased sales by double-digits the week ending June 21.

July 02 , 2020

Rainforest Alliance's new certification program adds buyer obligations

The Rainforest Alliance's new program includes requirements for buyers to reward producers for meeting sustainable agriculture standards, among others.

July 01 , 2020

Sun World settles with Australian grape grower after IP breach

Californian based variety development and licensing company, Sun World International, says it has reached settlement of a dispute with a "prominent" Australian table grape producer within the Sunraysia region. 

July 01 , 2020

Wear on irrigation can make farms 40% less efficient

Chilean company Olivos gave us insight to the mistakes of irrigation systems of the past and how new, integrated technology could help with water scarcity.

July 01 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Will the recent trend of stable avocado prices continue?

The avocado markets have been a rollercoaster ride so far this year, but the last five weeks have offered a sense of stability that has been absent from 2020 thus far.

July 01 , 2020