Fresh produce industry fighting to keep up with global challenges

The report addresses the many challenges faced by the industry during 2022, including inflation, labor, war, extreme climate events, the pandemic, and lagging in fresh produce consumption. 

February 14 , 2023

U.S. fresh-market apple holdings down

The downward swing this year comes despite an astronomical leap in Michigan fresh holdings to 4.7 bushels in 2023, up from 1.8 a year ago. 

February 14 , 2023

Agronometrics Interviews: US Apple Export Council at Fruit Logistica 2023

Sarah Ilyas studies the state of the US apple season in an exclusive interview with the Executive Director of the US Apple Export Council, Will Callis and the Executive VP and Sales Manager of United Apple, Brett Baker.

February 14 , 2023

New Zealand Avocado hosts the World Avocado Congress after two challenging years

The 10th edition of the World Avocado Congress, which will feature over 130 presentations, will take place this year between April 2-5 in Auckland, New Zealand. 

February 13 , 2023

U.S. fresh fruit exports decreased in 2022, USDA says

In a world slowly recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, 2022 hit the produce industry with supply chain and logistics issues, surging input prices and general world instability due to political conflicts. 

February 13 , 2023

Pacific Trellis Fruit announces new specialty imported plums

Pacific Trellis Fruit, a year-round grower, shipper, and marketer of premium fresh fruit announced four new imported specialty plum varieties.

February 13 , 2023

Mexican spring veg in ‘Go Weather’

Eggplant sales are expected to go up for Ash Wednesday and new sets of cucumbers and zucchini will be coming into production.

February 13 , 2023

Canada: Geothermal-powered CEA facility to launch

The project will use cutting-edge vertical farming technologies, greenhouses, and scientific horticulture procedures; in order to create 100% sustainable operations, to grow herbs, strawberries, and tropical fruits year-round.

February 13 , 2023

Kapi Kapi to debut sustainably grown bananas and pineapples

The company invests heavily in farm and packhouse food safety as well as health and education programs, while taking care to make a positive impact on the environment.

February 10 , 2023

Spain launches new heat-resistant apple variety

The variety is capable of thriving in high temperatures, allowing this cultivar to easily adapt to less favorable climatic conditions.

February 10 , 2023