Agronometrics in Charts: Apple market sees high pricing in 2021

In July of this year, the average prices of apples in the U.S. market were US$1.63 per kilogram, a 22 percent increase year on year.

August 03 , 2021

Bayer to drop Roundup from U.S. lawn and garden market

The company says it will replace the products with alternative formulations in 2023 as part of a five-point plan to contain its litigation risk.

August 03 , 2021

Colombian avocado exports nearly double through May

Exports to all destinations over the five-month period rose by 88 percent to US$114.3 million, according to ProColombia.

August 03 , 2021

Greenyard closes sales of Dutch division, ends U.K. fruit packing JV

Greenyard expects that these transactions will have no material effect on the Group’s adjusted EBITDA or its earlier given guidance.

August 03 , 2021

Learning from Pink Lady’s branding success in the U.K.

As one of the few fresh produce brands in the UK, PBUK takes a look at what others can learn about increasing household penetration and retail sales, and how retailers can tap into Pink Lady’s brand awareness.

August 02 , 2021

Dole falls in market debut, now valued at $1.4B

The company's stock opened at $15, below the initial public offering (IPO) price of $16, even after Dole slashed its marketed price range earlier this week.

August 02 , 2021

France fines Monsanto for illegally acquiring data on journalists, activists

France's personal data protection agency on Wednesday fined US firm Monsanto for illegally compiling files of public figures, journalists and activists.

August 02 , 2021

Peru: ADEX comments on new President's first speech

Peru's new President of the Republic's speech was successful, however, he left some doubts that will hopefully be cleared up by the next ministerial cabinet, according to the president of ADEX, Erik Fischer Llanos said.

August 02 , 2021

Oregon blueberry grower tests self-driving electric tractor

The tractor is expected to reduce air pollution on-site, reduce noise, save about 1,500 gallons of diesel per year and potentially save thousands of hours of employee labor.

August 02 , 2021

TROPS and Ruchey sign agreement to promote avocados in Spain

Avocados will now be able to expand further into the Valencian community, given the company's offerings to growers in terms of profitability, safety, transparency and their future.

July 30 , 2021