California: Asian citrus psyllids found in Sonoma County

While the ACP insect causes little damage in itself, however, it can carry the bacterium that causes citrus greening disease.

February 22 , 2023

World Apple and Pear Association releases Southern Hemisphere forecast

According to the forecast, which gathers data from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand and South Africa, apple and pear production will have a year-on-year increase of 5.58% and 1%, respectively.

February 22 , 2023

VOG Consortium betting on quality for late European apple season

In this article, read the exclusive interview conducted by Sarah Ilyas with the Marketing Manager of VOG Consortium, Hannes Tauber. 

February 22 , 2023

California avocado volume ramping up in March

Heavy January rains were welcomed throughout California’s avocado production areas. 

February 22 , 2023

Kroger and Albertsons to sell stores in bid to alleviate concerns over merger

The reason that the FTC is skeptical about the decision is a previous acquisition from Albertsons who bought Safeway for $9 billion in 2014. 

February 21 , 2023

Last year, Greenyard’s net sales increased by 7% in nine months

The company's net sales ascended to USD$3.6 billion, compared to $3.1b the previous year.

February 21 , 2023

Pure Flavor acquires Cervini Farms C5, looks ahead to further expansion

Pure Flavor looks to support the increased demand for fresh, greenhouse-grown fruits & vegetables year-round. 

February 21 , 2023

High hopes for second half of Chilean table grape season

Chile’s early season is characterized by a strong presence of the Thompson Seedless and Superior varieties, as white cultivars remain the strongest of the country’s early offerings.

February 21 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Chilean table grape industry catapulting towards a significant milestone this season

While volumes are down, Chile is still in the process of upgrading to newer, higher-yielding grape varieties.

February 21 , 2023

New Zealand floods likely to jeopardize local food supply and increase prices

From kiwifruit, apples, and pears, to livestock, the extreme flooding and landslides caused by the historical event have stopped production throughout the biggest food supply region in the country. 

February 20 , 2023