Supply chain issues impact Peruvian avocado exports this season

“Transportation costs have had a huge impact on the industry and also in the case of avocados. This, in addition to the delays in some regions due to Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine, had a significant impact on the regularity of arrivals to our destination markets,” said ProHass' Juan Carlos Paredes.

August 18 , 2022

Notification tool helps blueberry growers control disease

The Blueberry Advisory System notified growers to spray fungicide when fruit rot was more likely to develop, working to help minimize fruit rot and improve crop yields.

August 17 , 2022

Ecuadorian banana exports decrease as a result of Russia-Ukraine war

“The war between Russia and Ukraine which started on February 24, deepened the crisis that the sector was already going through,” said Richard Salazar, Executive Director of ACORBANEC.

August 17 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian blueberry exports reaching record highs

Peruvian blueberry exports increased by 119% in the first half of the year, totaling 146.5 million dollars, according to PROMPERÚ. 

August 17 , 2022

CGA releases data regarding containers affected by EU rules

“Our initial estimates indicated that 1350 containers (floating consignments) would be affected by the implementation of the new EU FCM regulations," said Justin Chadwick, CEO of the CGA.

August 17 , 2022

U.S. avocado import value skyrocketed to new record in H1 as volume plummeted

Total Hass imports rose by 33 percent to $1.75 billion from January through June 2022, up from $1.32 million in the same period last year.

August 17 , 2022

Zespri warns of lower returns due to poor fruit quality, rising costs - report

In an update sent to growers, Zespri chief executive Dan Mathieson said fruit quality remained an ongoing and significant issue this season.

August 16 , 2022

Washington apple crop impacted by cold spring

Despite an expected overall volume decline, emerging varieties and organic production continue to grow in importance as a share of the overall crop.

August 16 , 2022

Sorma Group expands its range of post-harvest solutions

From eco-friendly and functional paper and cellulose packaging, to ultra-high-precision weighing machines, Sorma has expanded its range of post-harvest solutions, as well as targeted and increased customer service with new warehouses in the U.S. and Italy.

August 16 , 2022

Vertical farming trialed in UK prison to aid prisoner rehabilitation

The aeroponic container farm, called DROP & GROW, has been delivered by LettUs Grow to HM Prison Hewel.

August 15 , 2022