Agronometrics in Charts: Sizable California cherries expected

In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Sarah Ilyas evaluates the state of the California cherry crop, which is set to start its harvest in coming days.

April 26 , 2022

How to store fresh fruits and vegetables for better taste

To maintain the freshness and flavor of the produce you buy at the market or grow in your garden, you should know how to store it at home.

April 26 , 2022

Peruvian table grape exports running 13 percent up on last season

Exports grew by 13 percent from last season in terms of volume to reach 531,069 tons and by 22 percent in value to reach $1.4 billion.

April 26 , 2022

California Giant Berry Farms reports strong start to peak season

Strawberry production is currently in the Santa Maria, Watsonville, and Salinas, California growing regions, with the company’s Oxnard program adding supplemental volume going through mid-May.

April 26 , 2022

GrubMarket acquires South American fruit firm in expansion bid

The fruit ecommerce tech platform has locked in multiple acquisitions since a US$120M investment round and US$1.2B valuation last year, this acquisition marks its first in South America.

April 26 , 2022

Chile expects drop in citrus exports 

Drought in growing regions is affecting volumes of the main citrus crops, with the exporters association warning that logistics and disruptions related to the war in Ukraine will also take a toll on results for the season.

April 25 , 2022

Tips for growing citrus plants indoors

To grow dwarf citrus successfully year-round, follow these general guidelines.

April 25 , 2022

South African table grape industry's sustainability "under threat"

"The urgency of this matter cannot be overemphasised," said AJ Griesel, CEO of the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI).

April 25 , 2022

Hazel Tech opening new agriculture R&D space in Chicago

The new space will include a research and development laboratory space, a pilot lab, administrative functions and an 8,500 square-foot innovation lab and will be the largest agriculture R&D center in the city.

April 25 , 2022

Freshfel Europe, members launch Environmental Footprint Initiative for fresh produce supply chain 

Along with industry members like Dole, Apeel and Ailimpo, Freshfel Europe has launched its Freshfel Environmental Footprint Initiative for the fresh produce supply chain.

April 22 , 2022