Agronometrics in Charts: Large swathes of Peru's avocado production poised to start

New avocado orchards are poised to enter into production this year in Peru's growing regions, with the total crop expected to grow by double digits this season.

April 28 , 2022

Copefrut expands commitment to measuring and offsetting carbon footprint

The company has renewed its CarbonNeutral certification for transportation, with eye on extending its monitoring and management of carbon metrics to the entire production process

April 28 , 2022

Tips for growing blueberries in containers

Highbush blueberries would prefer to be planted in well-prepared soil in the ground but with proper planting and care, they can be grown in containers.

April 28 , 2022

Frustrations mount as sea shippers cash in on logistics crisis

Fruit growers and exporters express their frustration with an industry that posted some US$200B in earnings in 2021, nearly double the 20 years of prior profits, combined. 

April 28 , 2022

Safe Cargo records successful debut in U.S. supporting Dayka Hackett’s global export growth

Leading U.S. table grape importer-exporter Dayka Hackett was saved from potentially damaging claims against shipments to South East Asia thanks to having in place innovative protocols from Safe Cargo, the Chile-based specialists in independent fruit shipment certifications and inspections.

April 27 , 2022

Meet the 12 IFPA Fresh Field Catalyst Winners

The winning companies hail from 8 countries, and represent software, hardware, biotech and robotics categories and more. 

April 27 , 2022

How to tell if an avocado is bad

There are two key things that you can do in order to check whether or not an avocado is suitable to be served or not.

April 27 , 2022

Unifrutti reopens the Sicilian blood orange trade route to Japan

The first 10-tonne test shipment by air, which has just taken place, represents a fundamental step towards enhancing the value of Sicilian blood oranges by opening new trade routes and export opportunities to the East.

April 27 , 2022

China's Zero Covid policy to renew U.S. West Coast port congestion, expert warns

Dr. Sara Hsu, an expert in Chinese fintech and economic development, wrote that once the strict lockdown in Shanghai is lifted, the backlog of goods waiting to enter ports on the other side of the Pacific Ocean will renew.

April 27 , 2022

New blueberry varieties available for growers 

IQ Berries (IQB) and Osiris Plant Management join forces in 2021 to provide the market with new high-quality varieties this year.  

April 26 , 2022