Michoacán berries lacking labor

Located in western Mexico, the state of Michoacán is home to most of the country’s berry production, occupying second place among the top international growers.

August 11 , 2023

Fresh Del Monte partners to expand cold storage

Additionally, the alliance is set to expand Del Monte’s capacity for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands within Flowspace’s existing network.

August 10 , 2023

Global shipping costs creep higher after 16-month freefall

Spot rates for shipping containers jumped by the most in more than two years, a sign that a 16-month slump in ocean-freight costs that helped ease the sting of goods inflation is over.

August 10 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: 2023 witnessed cherry prices plummeting to their lowest levels in nearly 10 years

An unexpected turn of events unfolded as a series of exceptionally hot days in Washington accelerated the ripening process, overlapping production with California's harvest.

August 10 , 2023

BID Invest grants Pura Fruit $10M for grape expansion

The financing provided by BID Invest will support Pura Fruit's growth strategy by expanding its agricultural production through the planting of 150 new acres of table grapes, increasing water storage capacity, and the installation of covers on plantations.

August 10 , 2023

Germany: Unexplored potential for U.S. cherry exports

Opportunities for U.S. sweet cherries in Germany are best at either end of the German domestic production cycle, being the end of May/beginning of June and August/September.

August 09 , 2023

Agronometrics Interviews: A tour of the U.S. apple season with United Apple Sales

Brett Baker, president and sales manager of United Apple Sales, analyzes prices, production volumes, trade and more.

August 08 , 2023

Ecuadorian avocados to make U.S. debut

In 2022, Ecuadorian avocado exports drove over a million dollars in revenue, with roughly 1,300 tons shipped.

August 08 , 2023

Strong season for South American citrus

The current season of Chilean citrus in the U.S. is ongoing and will continue until October. 

August 07 , 2023

Recyclable food tray solution brings sustainability to retail

The new, skinnier trays are made from PET, which is the same material used for plastic water bottles.

August 07 , 2023