Agronometrics Shorts: Avocado prices slip by 22% as Mexico transitions to its ‘Flor Loca Crop’

In a strategic move to prevent an excess influx of smaller-sized avocados into the U.S. market, Mexico is employing a demand-oriented harvest approach.

August 31 , 2023

eFume: An alternative to methyl bromide issues

This coming season, commercial testing is due to begin for ethyl formate as an alternative fumigant to disinfest Chilean grapes of the European Grapevine Moth.

August 31 , 2023

Superior Foods International joins Viru Group

With a decade-long partnership and a shared “vision of quality, excellence, innovation and exceptional service,” the companies seek to expand their offerings by combining their capabilities.

August 30 , 2023

Q&A: Agribusiness consultant Ramon Paz discusses Mexican avocado oversupply

"There is going to be more product than increased demand and that is going to cause prices to moderate a little more. So, the oversupply could drive prices down," Paz foresees.

August 30 , 2023

Pandol Bros. announces leadership transition

Cheri Diebel will be retiring at the end of 2023 after working for Pandol Bros. since 1981 in varying capacities, most recently as the President/CEO, since January 2012.

August 29 , 2023

South African avocados coming to China

The latest trade venture is expected to boost fruit cultivation in South Africa, as well as creating new jobs. The avocado sector currently employs over 15,000 people in the country.

August 28 , 2023

Florida on alert for predatory yellow-legged hornet

The Vespa velutina is an invasive hornet that preys on honey bees and honey bee larvae.

August 28 , 2023

Hilary ruins 20% of remaining Cal grape crop

Weather reports indicated that the storm’s record-shattering rains wreaked havoc in parts of Southern California, producing catastrophic flash floods and torrential debris flows in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

August 28 , 2023

California avocado growers’ stormy season winds down

This season, avocado growers welcomed more rain than expected, which is beneficial to tree health. However, they had to brave tough market conditions and below-normal temperatures during the early and peak season.

August 28 , 2023

Oppy expands international scope with Australian citrus

With this, the firm is introducing its latest citrus varieties grown in Australia, including the seedless Daisy and Dekopon mandarin. 

August 24 , 2023