Sonora’s 2023 table grape crop estimate up less than 2%

The largest volume grape category for Sonora are mid-season greens which are estimated to total 6.5 million boxes. Compared to last season’s 5.83 million, this is an increase of 11.45%.

March 24 , 2023

The Ugly Co. fighting fruit waste in the U.S.

"Upcycled" cherries, peaches, white nectarines, apricots and kiwis are some of the company’s most popular creations. 

March 23 , 2023

Peruvian table grape exports up by 20%

Total exports sit at around 652,250 tons, with the U.S. taking a 27% share of shippings. 

March 23 , 2023

New Chilean plum variety seeks to charm U.S. consumers

The new cultivar stands out for its crunchy, juicy features with a very high level of sweetness. Sources say that around 17 tons of the fruit have been shipped to the U.S. as of week 10.

March 23 , 2023

South American Blueberry Convention: First look at the 2023 program

Sponsored by the International Blueberry Organization (IBO), ProArandanos of Peru, ABC of Argentina, Upefruy of Uruguay and Aneberries of Mexico, the event will bring together more than 600 producers, exporters, service providers and traders.

March 23 , 2023

UK’s “salad crisis” driving up inflation

Poor weather conditions have hindered harvests in Europe and North Africa, making fresh produce less available for consumers and thus increasing prices.

March 23 , 2023

USDA: Farm value of U.S. fruit production to reach $24B in 2032

In 2021, the combined farm value of fruit, tree nut, and vegetables was $49 billion, projections indicate it will grow to $59 billion by 2032.

March 23 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Price increases imminent as rains wreck havoc on strawberry production in California

According to the California Strawberry Commission, which represents all of the state's growers, around 20% of strawberry fields in the Monterey Bay region south of San Francisco have been flooded.

March 23 , 2023

President of CMI Orchards, Bob Mast, Awarded 2023 Apple Citizen of the Year

Over the past two decades at CMI, Mast was promoted to Vice President of Marketing and eventually, in 2013, President—a perfect position for a natural-born leader with spectacular initiative and a passion for produce.

March 23 , 2023

As mango demand grows in the U.S., growers increase volumes

According to data from the National Mango Board, from its foundation in 2005 to the latest data in 2022, the volume of the fruit has gone from 62 million 4kg boxes to approximately 139 million boxes, which is an increase of more than 100%.

March 22 , 2023