South African companies call for the privatization of Cape Town port, citing $56 million in losses

South Africa’s fruit exporters are pointing to major inefficiencies at the Cape Town port, stemming from aging infrastructure and equipment, staffing shortages, and recurring weather disruptions. 

August 13 , 2025

The second life of Chilean kiwifruit—more acres, better quality, and new markets 

The industry is currently writing a new chapter in its history, marking a true rebirth for Chilean kiwifruit after PSA disease slashed production numbers back in 2012.

August 13 , 2025

U.S. avocado imports decline slightly in week 32 amid volume contraction

Avocado imports and exports saw a general decline in week 32, with prices falling across most sizes worldwide.

August 13 , 2025

China Meet Up promises to be the go-to event for supply-chain insight

August 13 , 2025

U.S. agriculture feels ‘brunt’ of extended trade dispute amid new tariff extension

The extension keeps tariffs in place and deepens the strain on U.S. farm exports, which have dropped sharply this year.

August 13 , 2025

Consumer Price Index: Veggie prices are down, tomatoes and citrus (and inflation) are up

August 12 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Michigan apple industry poised for another strong season

The official first crop projection will be released after the U.S. Apple Outlook Conference in mid-August, but early expectations are for a harvest comparable to 2024’s 1.28 billion pounds.

August 12 , 2025

Grapa Global’s California Field Days will showcase early and mid-late table grape varieties 

August 12 , 2025

Global blueberry industry bets on quality and growth toward 2027

August 12 , 2025

Kroger settles C&S lawsuit over failed Albertsons merger

The terms of the settlement are undisclosed. A separate lawsuit filed by Albertsons against Kroger and seeking a $600 million termination fee, remains unresolved.

August 11 , 2025