Mexican limes hitting high prices

With lower volumes, the Mexican lime industry is experiencing unusually high prices as the Super Bowl approaches.

January 24 , 2023

South Mill Champs announces the grand opening of its largest single-site mushroom farm

The grand opening marks the completion of phase one of a multi-year, multi-phase buildout plan and will feature the latest in controlled environment agriculture processes and technology.

January 24 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Quality reigning supreme for Chilean blueberries this season

The Chilean blueberry industry is currently focusing on providing the best quality blueberries to its export markets.

January 24 , 2023

Mexican avocado industry prepares for Super Bowl LVII

The Mexican avocado industry leads global production and exports, with over one million tons shipped world wide. 

January 23 , 2023

Kopke family of companies acquires Vision Global Group

Vision Global Group brings an expanded, consistent and reliable supply of products, further supported by each company’s world-class customer service reputations. 

January 23 , 2023

EU halts pesticide exemption for French sugar beet farmers

This puts France’s sugar production capacity on hold until new pesticide alternatives can be approved.

January 23 , 2023

California strawberry industry rain damages approach US$200M

The California Strawberry Commission said that while most family farmers are currently cleaning up minor storm damage, some farms have experienced catastrophic conditions.

January 23 , 2023

E-commerce and daily price shifts in cherries for the Chinese market

According to “big data on the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit top search” from Baidu, imported cherries have become the most popular New Year’s item in China, overtaking another popular fruit; tangerines.

January 23 , 2023

Online apple sales bring advantages

Although online grocery shopping has slowed down a bit as we’ve emerged from the pandemic, it’s still a booming sector with many opportunities.

January 23 , 2023

Whole Foods Market CEO details 10-year growth plan

The “Growing with Purpose” initiative, announced at its first quarterly town hall meeting of the year, looks to fulfill the company’s purpose to nourish people and the planet. 

January 20 , 2023