Costa Rica expects lower pineapple, banana exports in 2019

Banana and pineapple exports are anticipated to be down by 20% and 10% year-on-year, partly as the result of drier-than-normal conditions over the last several months.

April 11 , 2019

U.S.: California Avocado Commission sets extensive marketing campaign in motion

The Commission initiates its highly targeted advertising campaign in California, with hopes to make a favorable impression on "premium Californians" and "super avocado users".

April 10 , 2019

U.K.: Tesco adds plant-based meals to its meat aisles

The company's sustainable move reflects a greater trend in the UK: a growing number of vegan, vegetarian, or 'flexitarian' shoppers.

April 10 , 2019

Peru gears up for first mandarin exports to Japan

Nakahara Shigehito of the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture (MAFF) visited mandarin orchards and packhouses between April 1-5, as part of the world plan agreed by the two countries.

April 10 , 2019

Optimizing sorting tech would grant produce industry a "quick win", says TOMRA

The company says optimizing this technology could reap huge benefits for those in the produce industry, including decreased food waste, improved efficiency, and US$384 million more in company profits.

April 10 , 2019

USDA: 2018-19 citrus forecast drops in April, but remains up on last year

Decreased projected production rates for various citrus fruits in Florida are largely to blame for April's slightly less hopeful forecasts for the U.S.'s 2018-19 harvest season.

April 10 , 2019

Canada considers retaliatory tariffs on U.S. apples

In response to U.S. tariffs on aluminum and steel imports from Canada, the U.S. could be hit by duties on apples by its northern neighbor.

April 09 , 2019

Australia ag robotics startup Agerris raises US$4.6M in seed funding

The Australian field robotics startup has launched onto the agtech scene, securing funding to commercialize its automated farm equipment and help support farmers all over the country.

April 09 , 2019

Blueberries in Charts: Prices enter their jumpy phase

Agronometrics highlights some of the particularities surrounding blueberries and predicts that prices will rise for a few more days and then drop back down as domestic volumes ramp up.

April 09 , 2019

U.S.: LGS enhances summer citrus, Peruvian avocado programs

The company's advisors will be visiting citrus and avocado farms in Peru, Argentina and Chile ahead of the 2019 season.

April 08 , 2019