Energy in the agricultural industry: innovation, technology, and sustainability

Ahead of the Agricultural Water Summit, a representative of Chile-based ECOI spoke about how the company is delivering sustainable solutions to farmers using solar energy.

November 19 , 2020

Last New Zealand kiwifruit of 2020 bound for global markets

The final shipments of kiwifruit grown this season in New Zealand have left Port of Tauranga bound for Zespri’s global markets.

November 19 , 2020

Wonderful Halos releases marketing plans for 2020 season

Wonderful Halos starts it’s 2020 crop season with its “consistent quality and superior sweet-taste” in mind as stated in a recent press release.

November 19 , 2020

OZblu blueberry seizures: United Exports and Rossouw Farming Group reach agreement

The two shipments of blueberries that had been seized over recent weeks were released this week by Dutch Authorities, but the two sides disagree as to whether the deal represents a victory for growers.

November 18 , 2020

Hurricanes create unprecedented situation for Central American rambutan growers

A rambutan importer was on Monday anticipating an unprecedented situation for growers in Central America, which was preparing for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Iota even as it recovered from another storm that hit just days before.

November 18 , 2020

Argentina: Blueberry industry tests system to prevent child labor in production chain

The Argentine blueberry industry is cracking down on child labor in farming operations with the use of an app that will allow for early detections and alerts to local authorities.

November 18 , 2020

Ecuador exports first avocados to Spain

Ecuador-grown Hass avocados are on the way to make an appearance in Spain in the upcoming weeks for the first time in history.

November 18 , 2020

Canada to export more apples in 2020-21 despite labor and drought challenges

Growth is forecast in Canadian apple production this season as a result of improved weather conditions predominately in Ontario and Quebec, according to a USDA GAIN report.

November 17 , 2020

Don Limon launches retail partnership program to offer flexibility, direct sourcing

The German-based company is calling on global retail buyers of table grapes and citrus to build long-term, tailored partnerships with Don Limón’s sourcing and distribution offices worldwide for "seamless and true direct procurement".

November 17 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Will Chilean cherries take advantage of high U.S. market pricing?

The great unknown is whether the strong pricing level will be maintained now that a new season has begun in the southern hemisphere, with a forecast of historic harvests and exports from Chile.

November 17 , 2020