New study aims to improve orange juice taste

A new research addresses a specific difficulty producers face that directly affects flavor: the formation of delayed bitterness

May 17 , 2024

Zespri to destroy over a million kiwifruit trays following mice incident

Total value of the fruit and costs associated with reprocessing and disposal is estimated to be around $34 million.

May 16 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: The success story of Kosovo’s blueberry industry

From humble beginnings of just 10 hectares planted in 2012, Kosovo now boasts an impressive 150 hectares dedicated to blueberry cultivation, yielding approximately 700 tons annually.

May 16 , 2024

Chilean apple and pear trade to decrease on lower yields

Despite the country leading apple exports to the U.S. in 2023, last year's unfavorable weather negatively impacted productivity.

May 16 , 2024

Aldi improving supplier relationships to deepen US presence

Aldi executives said that its store expansion across the U.S. is leading the company to change the ways it typically works with suppliers.

May 15 , 2024

New avocado variety is the perfect complement for Hass orchards

The Luna variety is part of the same family as the Hass avocado, which is why they share many characteristics. 

May 15 , 2024

Avocado production will suffer due to climate change

Mexico, the world's biggest producer of avocado, could see its potential avocado growing areas reduced by 31% by 2050 even if global average temperature rise was limited to under 2C, and as much as 43% if global average temperature rises towards 5C.

May 14 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Farmers' share: Disparity in fresh strawberry prices

According to the USDA Economic Research Service, American farmers have been getting just over half of the total amount consumers spend on fresh strawberries since 2020.

May 14 , 2024

California stone fruit growers anticipate positive season

Overall, growers report the weather has been very good this season, which allowed the harvest to start about a week earlier. 

May 14 , 2024

Kapi Kapi Growers reports exponential growth

By the end of 2023, strategic geographic expansion within the U.S. and Canada had quadrupled year over year volume with a mix of retail, club store, processors, and food service customers from coast to coast.

May 13 , 2024