Indian grape exports to rise in 2021-22 as production rebounds to pre-pandemic levels

The Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual report for India said that exports are forecast to rise by 5 percent to 280,000 metric tons (MT), assuming stable supply chains and sufficient domestic grape availability for exports until April 2022.

November 05 , 2021

"Investors are recognizing the merits of organic" - leading ag fund

The largest manager focused on converting conventional farmland to organic in the U.S. has announced that one of its funds has surpassed $100 million in equity commitments.

November 04 , 2021

USDA provides export forecasts for Chilean table grapes, pome fruit

It's a mixed picture for Chilean deciduous fruit over the next year, according to the USDA, with some significant changes expected for exports of grapes, apples and pears.

November 04 , 2021

Extraberries strengthens its presence in international markets

Arturo Zuccarelli, Commercial Manager of Extraberries gave the forecast for the Argentine cherry industry in 2021-22 and spoke about the company's plans.

November 04 , 2021

U.S. produce industry gives statement on supply chain disruption to House Agriculture Committee

In addition, the chief of a Georgia-based vertically integrated company testified during the hearing about the challenges specific to the fresh produce industry.

November 04 , 2021

Walmart and other stores received onions linked to salmonella outbreak - FDA

November 03 , 2021

Del Monte's Q3 profitability hit by higher costs and labor shortages

The company's CEO says: "We continue to operate in one of the most challenging macroeconomic environments in recent history".

November 03 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Blackberry prices soar above previous years

As Mexico takes the lead on blackberry supply to the U.S. market, prices have begun trending upward showing increases year on year.

November 03 , 2021

U.S. Apple Association reacts to easing of tariffs on EU imports

The EU was set to increase retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods from December 1, having paused action in May to allow time for negotiations.

November 03 , 2021

Pixofarm crop monitoring and forecasting app adds citrus and pears

The easy-to-use technology by the Austrian-based company analyzes pictures taken in the field from fruits and trees with user’s smartphones to measure fruit size, count fruits and provide additional information like growth rate, size class distribution as well as yield estimation.  

November 03 , 2021