Agronometrics in Charts: Peru awaits another promising blueberry season

Peru has experienced a 16-fold growth in the exported volume of blueberries in less than a decade, going from 17.386 tons in 2013 to 275.837 tons exported in 2022.

March 17 , 2023

Demographics are the key to boost avocado sales, study says

Hass Avocado Board’s new on-demand webinar uses the study of demographics to build more targeted and effective sales strategies for the avocado sector.

March 16 , 2023

Turkish tomato export ban lifted

In January 2022, the Turkish government published a new regulation delegating specific authority to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to ban exports, when necessary, to stabilize domestic market conditions.

March 16 , 2023

International Blueberry Conference: Changes required in the industry

A common consensus among participants was that changes are needed in the blueberry industry, from plantations to production, trade, and marketing.

March 16 , 2023

California strawberry losses from flooding in the hundreds of millions

Experts have already announced that delayed plantings and lost crops due to the floodings will lead to product shortages and higher market values throughout the season. 

March 16 , 2023

USDA reminds Florida producers about hurricane assistance during citrus grove visit

Through the Risk Management Agency (RMA) and Natural Resource Conservation Service, the USDA is providing assistance for the nearly 2,500 requests they have received after Hurricane Irma.

March 15 , 2023

Oppy expanding plum portfolio with South African shipments

Varieties like Ruby Sun, Black Pearl, African Delight and Angeleno are among the first shipments. Additionally, the company will be introducing new cultivars such as Midnight Gold, Red Phoenix, Honey Punch and September Yummy.

March 15 , 2023

California Avocado Commission announces Terry Splane as new Marketing VP

Splane has over 30 years of sales and marketing experience in the foodservice and retail channels, most recently as Head of Partner Success & Strategy for Impossible Foods.

March 15 , 2023

Michigan apple growers approve continuation referendum of advertising and promotion program

Established in July 1968, the Michigan Apple Advertising and Promotion Program was developed to enhance the economic position of Michigan apple producers through advertising, promotion, and publicity programs.

March 15 , 2023

Atmospheric river storms cause further flood threats in California

In Monterrey county, more than 8,500 residents were evacuated, including thousands of Latino farmworkers in a community known for its strawberry crops, after the Pajaro River swelled with runoff from last week's storm. 

March 15 , 2023