Colombian mangos stay strong in U.S. market

After a successful debut in 2023, the smooth-textured and sweet-tasting variety is slowly becoming a consumer favorite.

March 14 , 2024

USDA releases tool for crop producers transitioning to organic

The TPP template helps producers who are beginning the organic transition process to develop the supporting documentation needed to qualify for services.

March 12 , 2024

Agronometrics Shorts: A look at berry price dynamics in the U.S. market

Heightened consumer awareness regarding the health benefits associated with berries, coupled with their year-round availability, has bolstered domestic demand.

March 12 , 2024

Peruvian avocado prices 40% to 50% higher than last season

Juan Carlos Paredes, president of ProHass, the Peruvian Association of Producers and Exporters of Hass Avocado expects good prices to remain until week 25.

March 11 , 2024

Ecuadorian soursop finds opportunities and challenges in Europe

The growth of the fresh soursop industry, which between 2021 and 2022 increased from 121 to 243 tons exported, has generated interest on the part of new producers and exporters to enter the European Union market.

March 11 , 2024

California citrus holds its position in 2024 despite challenges

Continued increases in costs of production and inflationary pressures since the pandemic have “drastically increased the cost to grow, pack, and ship citrus all around the world,” says Casey Creamer, CEO of California Citrus Mutual.

March 07 , 2024

Agronometrics Shorts: California strawberry acreage at multi-year highs - Rabobank

The North America Agribusiness Review published by RaboResearch provides insights into the U.S. strawberry and blueberry markets, revealing significant trends and price movements.

March 05 , 2024

Disease-resistant banana could be Costa Rica's first GM product

Before releasing further details, the ministry said the research application must be formalized by the company.

March 05 , 2024

Northern Chile's grape season to end almost a month early

High winter temperatures caused poor sprouting, which implies more work in greening, thinning, and harvesting, lower efficiency in all work, and generally lower yields.

March 04 , 2024

Egypt overtakes South Africa as continent’s top orange exporter

Weather woes and imposition of cold treatment by the European Commission severely impacted South African citrus exports in the past year.