EU apple and pear production down

The decrease is largely a result of weather-related reductions in Italy, France, and Greece.

September 04 , 2023

South African blueberry sector eyes China

After a speedy admission for pears and avocados, with less than two years elapsed between both, the industry hopes for the same rapidity as blueberries are to be considered next.

September 04 , 2023

California table grape losses to Hilary estimated at 25 million boxes

With approximately 30% of the crop harvested when the hurricane hit, it is projected that 35% of the remaining crop – 25 million boxes – has been lost.

September 04 , 2023

Georgia Department of Agriculture gives update on Hurricane Idalia response and damage assessments

The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has received reports of damage to crops, pecan trees, agricultural operations and infrastructure, and other GDA regulated entities across South Georgia.

September 04 , 2023

Avocados from Mexico looking to diversify menus

Group CEO Alvaro Luque recently met with Bloomberg News to detail growing seasons, inflation and plans to include avocado in more sandwiches, tacos, and even brownies. 

September 01 , 2023

EU stone fruit to rise by 12% in 2023-24

Volumes are projected to rise to 3.6 million MT, mostly driven by a significant expected increase in Spain, the EU’s major stone fruit producer, that will offset declines in other member states.

September 01 , 2023

Peruvian table grape exports to rise by 2% in 2023-24

Though positive, these projections come on the heels of the El Niño phenomenon, which continues to worry growers in the southern hemisphere.

September 01 , 2023

Hurricane Idalia halts some U.S. east coast service

Danish shipping company Maersk announced that their port operations on the east coast of the United States will be affected by the passage of Hurricane Idalia.

September 01 , 2023

Dole joins in Great American Banana Split Celebration

During the occasion, the firm brought back its seven-foot healthy-living mascot Bobby Banana to honor the globally famous banana-based sundae. 

August 31 , 2023

Agronometrics Shorts: Avocado prices slip by 22% as Mexico transitions to its ‘Flor Loca Crop’

In a strategic move to prevent an excess influx of smaller-sized avocados into the U.S. market, Mexico is employing a demand-oriented harvest approach.

August 31 , 2023