Agronometrics in Charts: 2022: Grapes in Review

After three years of reduced output, US table grape production will climb by 24,000 tons to 850,000 tons in the 2022–2023 growing season.

December 23 , 2022

North Bay offers premium South American sweet cherries

Atop the volume increase, added political and economic tensions in China will drive an increased percentage of the Chilean cherry crop could hit the North American market this year. 

December 22 , 2022

Oro helps extend U.S. market for Kapi Kapi

Oro, which translates as “Gold” in Spanish, is offered alongside Kapi Kapi’s traditional and Crownless pineapple varieties as well as Kapi Kapi premium bananas.

December 22 , 2022

Pinkglow pineapple available in limited quantities

Promoted as a gift for the consumer that has everything, Fresh Del Monte North America has presented its trademarked Pinkglow pineapples. The fruit was first introduced online in October 2020.

December 21 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Transition in the supply of strawberries in the U.S. market amid higher prices than last season

During week 49, the supply of strawberries in the US market was composed of almost 47% Mexican fruit, 30% from Florida, 14% from Southern California, 8.2% from Central California and the rest from Canada.

December 21 , 2022

Walmart CEO says inflation will remain stubborn

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon says the retail giant is managing for inflation and a slowdown in consumer demand that extends into 2023.

December 21 , 2022

Mars expands health & wellness portfolio with Trü Frü acquisition

With this addition, the global snacking brand expects to meet a growing range of dietary and taste preferences. 

December 20 , 2022

Global table grape production estimated up 7% for 2022-23

The USDA projects the world's fresh table grape production to rise by 1.2 to 27.4 million in 2022-23.

December 16 , 2022

U.S. apple production down 7% year-on-year

Gala apples scored the highest production with 19.5 million bushels, followed by Red Delicious at 13.9 million. The Fuji variety also yielded high volumes, with 11.4 bushels.

December 16 , 2022

California kiwifruit market off to red hot start

Season-opening prices have been excellent for conventional Hayward variety sold in the domestic market.

December 14 , 2022