Higher volumes forecasted for Chilean cherry, as exporters look to diversify markets

Chilean cherry volumes are expected to increase by almost 18%, according to Chilean company Decofrut. Exports are forecast to grow by 12 million boxes, totalling 84 million boxes in the upcoming season.

October 26 , 2022

Ocean Mist Farms announces Mark Munger as Senior Director of Marketing

Ocean Mist Farms announced Mark Munger as their new Senior Director of Marketing. With this hiring, Ocean Mist Farms has brought on an experienced professional with over 36 years in the produce industry.

October 26 , 2022

Copefrut and Verfrut join forces in China

Both leading companies of the fruit industry will come together in the Asian country to grow together and better meet the demands of that market.

October 25 , 2022

Chilean table grape export forecast revised downward

Shipments are estimated at a total aggregate volume of 69 million boxes (8.2 kg), which would mark an 8% drop year-on-year.

October 25 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Higher Avocado supply likely to bring promotional prices in the U.S. market

Compared to last year at this time, the supply of avocados right now is higher. During week 41, the avocado supply in the US market was 93.27% Mexican, coming from Michoacan and Jalisco.

October 25 , 2022

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery signs on as exclusive sponsor of USHBC’s Blueberry Industry Leadership Program

The program, launched in March 2022, helps up-and-coming leaders in the blueberry industry grow their leadership skills, connect with and learn from innovative thought leaders, and improve their industry intelligence.

October 25 , 2022

Technologies to face the challenges of the Chilean blueberry market

Liventus, a leading company in the development of post-harvest technologies, offers different solutions that help solve the main problems of blueberry exporters.

October 25 , 2022

New print and online magazine launches for North American produce buyers

Vision Magazine will fill a need in the U.S. and Canadian markets by providing a modern and stylish print publication that provides deeper and more analytical content with a long-term perspective of the fruit and vegetable industry.

October 25 , 2022

Westfalia to use insects for natural pest control in Chile

The innovation seeks to control agricultural pests through entomology. Westfalia Fruit Group’s newest venture is taking place in Chile and aims to minimize the use of pesticides in a more sustainable approach to crop management.

October 24 , 2022

South African port strike ends with exports having taken big hit

Transnet, a South African state-owned port operator, says that a a 12-day strike that affected its freight rail and port operations has now ended. 

October 24 , 2022