Agrovision, Berries Paradise form marketing partnership

The new venture provides retail customers with a one-stop shop of high quality, innovative and flavorful berries, at scale. The combined current planted acreage is 10,000 acres, yielding 120 million pounds across all three berries from Peru and Mexico.  

May 26 , 2022

Agritechnica Asia and Horti Asia 2022 kick off

In this edition, trade visitors, buyers, and farmers can meet more than 250 international brands from 26 countries that are prepared to showcase the most innovative solutions for agriculture businesses in Asia,

May 26 , 2022

Hortifrut sells a 75% stake of Peruvian grower to strategic partner for nearly $90 million

The transaction is part of the company's growth strategy by forming associations and alliances with investors and strategic partners.

May 26 , 2022

Driscoll’s launches Tropical Bliss strawberries alongside new sensory wheel

In a statement, Driscoll’s announced the release of another premium strawberry and unveiled its new Sensory Wheels, which map the full sensory spectrum of the berry eating experience.

May 26 , 2022

Video: Keeping your vegetable garden healthy

Watch this video and try these great tips from the Ohio State University Extension on how to keep your vegetable garden healthy.

May 26 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Peach volumes from California set to fall by up to 20 percent 

California peach growers are facing increased costs and a lower yield this year, calling for support from their retail partners to keep the industry sustainable.

May 26 , 2022

Despite challenges in 2021-22, Zespri revenue surpasses NZ$4B for the first time

“This was an extraordinary season where the industry faced some considerable headwinds in market, throughout the supply chain and on orchard, yet collectively we found a way to tackle the challenges and to continue to succeed," said Zespri's Chairman Bruce Cameron.

May 26 , 2022

Mexico’s expected heavy and late grape season raises question about transition

Mexico's Sonora Grape Growers Association (AALPUM) has estimated that there is a record crop of 25.5 million boxes, putting it well above last year’s 21.3 million and a few percentage points up on the 23.6 million exported in 2019 - the current record.

May 25 , 2022

IFPA launches Southern Hemisphere Commodity Working Group

The Southern Hemisphere Commodity Working Group series offers interactive, virtual workshops for IFPA members from key markets across Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru and South Africa.  

May 25 , 2022

New UF/IFAS professor to combine AI and plant breeding

Read more about Argentine native Carlos “Charlie” Messina, who is helping the next generation of AI technology developers and studying how he and plant breeders can help farmers.

May 25 , 2022