Fresh Del Monte introducing reusable plastic containers

The new containers are trackable and have a 15 year life cycle during which damaged parts can be collected, replaced and repurposed.

November 09 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Global grape market under strain

The increasing frequency of El Niño and La Niña events is undeniably impacting grape production globally, introducing unpredictability into growing conditions.

November 09 , 2023

A very brief look at the 100-year-old problem of the shortage in agricultural labor

Texas International Produce Association President & CEO Dante Galeazzi discusses workforce challenges in the produce industry.

November 08 , 2023

Maersk to cut 10,000 jobs

The Danish company, which owns the world’s second largest fleet, will be “intensifying” cost-saving measures.

November 08 , 2023

Port of Cape Town gears up for fruit export season 

Meetings continue weekly to exchange information on expected fruit flows and the status of port operations throughout the season.

November 08 , 2023

Innovating Ecuador’s banana industry

One of Ecuador’s leading box providers GRUPASA, in Guayaquil, is making a mark with robotic innovation and just-in-time supply management. 

November 08 , 2023

Hass avocados removed as host in Oriental fruit fly quarantine

Oriental fruit fly quarantine area, which includes avocado production regions, listed Hass avocados as a host, which was inconsistent with USDA’s Mediterranean fruit fly and Mexican fruit fly host lists. 

November 08 , 2023

It’s not the nice ginger story that needs telling

Through trial and expensive error, Rodrigo Bedoya and his friends became the first exporters of fresh organic Peruvian ginger to the U.S. and Europe.

November 07 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Holiday season likely to witness a respite from elevated blueberry prices

Volumes from Michoacan and Jalisco, Mexico, scheduled to commence harvesting during the second week of November, could wield some degree of influence on the market's behavior.

November 07 , 2023

Canadian ag exports eye Asian expansion

The Canadian Minister of Agriculture met with key industry groups, hoping to facilitate new business opportunities and connections.

November 07 , 2023