Michigan apple harvest going strong

Michigan’s official 2023 apple crop estimate is 32 million bushels, close to the record 32.38 million bushels recorded in 2022. The average annual crop size is approximately 24 million bushels.

September 12 , 2023

Guacamole Day: Celebrating a flavorful and healthy recipe

An increasingly popular recipe thanks to its many health benefits, rising consumption and popularity have earned guacamole its very own national day on Sep. 16.

September 12 , 2023

Kroger, Albertsons planning to sell over 400 stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers in anticipation of merger deal

The planned divestiture would help the companies relieve skepticism from antitrust regulators regarding their merger. 

September 12 , 2023

Australian orange sector warns about price surges

Increasing production costs and unsustainable short-term contracts are putting pressure on the country's orange growers.

September 12 , 2023

Agronometrics Shorts: California dominating U.S. peach production

In 2022, California harvested a whopping 475,000 tons of peaches, leaving South Carolina a distant second at 67,400 tons, and Georgia trailing in third place with 24,800 tons.

September 12 , 2023

Three Georgia counties declared in state of disaster

The announcement comes after Hurricane Idalia’s devastating pass through the state, which damaged crops and infrastructure, and halted agricultural operations.

September 11 , 2023

Peruvian Agrokasa sells to Grupo HAME

Agrokasa, founded in 1995 and today a leading vertically integrated grower, packer and shipper of avocados, table grapes, blueberries and asparagus, is consistently ranked as one of Peru’s largest produce exporters.

September 11 , 2023

Divert breaks ground in Washington

The company’s objective is to minimize food waste and convert wasted food into a renewable energy resource instead of being a source of methane seeping from landfills.

September 11 , 2023

VOG aiming to consolidate its position in Asian markets

The Italy-based company says that in recent years they have achieved “outstanding” results in Asia, which is now an important export destination with excellent growth prospects for apples.

September 11 , 2023

Q&A: ProHass President Paredes on industry trade

The sector, which has experienced significant growth in the past years, is looking at a more conservative season with smaller fruit sizing.

September 11 , 2023