Largest British blueberry crop ever expected for 2023

British blueberry producers are expecting to send 6,000 tons of fruit to retail shelves this year, projecting the “sweetest and largest crop yet.”

June 30 , 2023

Cherry industry gathers in Chile

Leaders, technical advisors and cherry production specialists shared their analysis on the current state and future of the national cherry industry.

June 30 , 2023

Fusarium TR4: Colombians say the fungus is “under control”

Colombian phytosanitary authorities indicate through a press release that there are no new outbreaks, while the Costa Rican banana sector begins work on prevention measures.

June 29 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. market witnesses staggering consumption rates for Mexican raspberries

Fresh raspberry imports have increased rapidly, with a 39% growth in quantity between 2018-2022, 98% of which are from Mexico.

June 29 , 2023

Organic Produce Summit addressing sustainability

The OPS panel will discuss the reasons for the growing number of sustainability information requests and how companies across the supply chain can leverage the data collected and reported to improve their own operations

June 29 , 2023

Global pear production down 3% in 2022-23

Global yields are forecast to slip 740,000 tons to 23.7 million, as a recovering EU crop is more than offset by weather‐damaged supplies in China.

June 29 , 2023

Despite rain, South African citrus shipping to U.S.

The prediction is that year to date, South Africa Citrus will be slighted ahead of estimated shipments by the end of this week, as well as the year-to-date figures of 2022.

June 29 , 2023

Chiquita to optimize farming operations

The Farm Sustainability Assessment is an industry-recognized toolset that serves as a global verification framework for sustainable farming and sourcing practices, which enables companies to assess their sustainability practices and audit practices on 11 sustainability measures.

June 28 , 2023

Pacific Trellis Fruit announces new vice president

Pacific Trellis Fruit, the owner of the Dulcinea brand, has promoted Marcial Hernandez Manzano to vice president of supply and operations.

June 28 , 2023

Chile: Intense rains put crops at risk

Minister of Agriculture Esteban Valenzuela decreed an agricultural emergency in Valparaíso and Biobío and a survey is being carried out to quantify damage.

June 28 , 2023