U.S. organic food sales surpass $60B

Organic food sales totaled $61.7 billion with produce as the leading seller in the category reaching $22 billion in 2022.

May 24 , 2023

Kapi Kapi doubled North American sales in two years

Kapi Kapi Growers, a farm-to-customer, grower of pineapples and bananas, has exceeded its expansion goals in the U.S. and Canadian marketplace in just two years.

May 24 , 2023

NABC welcomes Congressional action to eliminate Japanese tariffs on frozen U.S. blueberries

Legislators are urging authorities to make technical amendments to the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement to ensure that U.S. frozen blueberries receive the same duty-free access to Japan's market as fresh and dried blueberries.

May 23 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian mango season draws to a close with a 7.3% growth in exports

Volumes peaked at 8.9 K tonnes in week 2 of 2023, a 6% increase compared to the peak volume of 8.4 K tonnes recorded in the 2021-22 season.

May 23 , 2023

USDA to roll out $3.7B in emergency Relief Program for ag producers

The law provides about $3.7 billion in financial assistance for agricultural producers impacted by wildfires, droughts, hurricanes, winter storms, and other eligible disasters occurring in calendar year 2022.

May 22 , 2023

Four Star Fruit expands production and distribution facilities

Four Star Fruit acquired 1,100 acres of table grape vineyards and two modern distribution facilities near Bakersfield, California from Grapeman Farms.

May 22 , 2023

New Zealand's apple production and exports to hit “record low” in 2023

A report states that 840 hectares destined to apple production were completely destroyed and will require a full redevelopment, while another 1,260 hectares will see significant tree death.

May 22 , 2023