North Bay increases Florida and Mexico berry production

North Bay strawberries’ main markets are the Eastern U.S. and Canada.

December 14 , 2023

Planasa marks 50th anniversary

The firm recenlty joined forces with EW Group, a German family-owned company in the life sciences sector with presence in more than 50 countries and more than 19,000 employees worldwide.

December 12 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Adverse weather takes a toll on Chilean blueberry production

A recent forecast now anticipates a 7% decrease from the initial October estimate and a 13% reduction from the previous marketing year.

December 12 , 2023

Florida grapefruit and tangerine production up

As for oranges, the USDA’s forecast remains unchanged for the October forecast at 20.5 million boxes

December 11 , 2023

U.S. food inflation to decrease in 2024

The USDA's food price outlook suggests that while prices will continue to slow down in 2024, they are not expected to decline.

December 06 , 2023

Spain developing sustainable pest control solution

The project, named ESENCIA-N, used lab and on-site research to study the extent in which this encapsulated essential oil increases control effectiveness and field duration, reduces the amount of substance applied and provides a viable alternative to crop protection products.

December 05 , 2023

Rain affected nearly 50% of early Chilean cherries 

Some farms in the Maule region of Chile say they will be able to harvest only 20-40% of the total volume initially estimated following storms and heavy rainfall. 

December 05 , 2023

Panama Canal drought causes slot reductions and extended shipping delays

Pacific-to-Atlantic (northbound) transits showed a sharp rise in wait time in November for ships without reservations, coinciding with cuts to reservation slots. 

December 04 , 2023

Kroger posts first sales drop since 2021

During an earnings call, CFO Gary Millerchip indicated that performance was impacted by declining inflation during the third quarter, and that the trend affected unit growth rates.

December 04 , 2023

Ambrosia Gold apples harvest complete

Today, Ambrosia ranks as the 9th best-selling apple in the USA, encompassing all conventional and specially licensed apple varieties and brands. 

December 04 , 2023