Agronometrics in Charts: Avocado prices take a strong promotable dip. Could a strike be on the cards?

In week 43 avocado prices dipped to the lowest level ever observed this time of the year. With large volumes still expected, what will this mean for the coming months and weeks?

November 10 , 2020

United Exports to invest $85M in Southern Africa

The announcement comes days after two containers of unlicensed OZblu fruit were confiscated in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam by the European Union Customs Authority. 

November 09 , 2020

Grape storage numbers now higher than last year as Autumn King, Allison volumes swell

There were 13.7 million boxes in storage as of Oct. 31, which represents a sharp increase from the 11.1 million boxes registered in mid-October and a slight rise above last year's figure.

November 06 , 2020

Second OZblu blueberry shipment from South Africa seized in Europe

United Exports said it has been "reliably informed that the Dutch Customs Authority has intercepted and seized another shipment of fresh blueberries from South African grower, Ross Berries."

November 06 , 2020

LatAm banana groups attack Aldi for "double standards" as pricing row heats up

The German-based company, one of the largest buyers of bananas in Europe, reportedly plans to cut its 2021 price by €0.06 per kilo, taking the per-box price down to €11.33.

November 05 , 2020

South African stone fruit volumes looking good this season

Growers in the South African stone fruit industry say they are "optimistic about the season ahead" and the prospects of delivering a more robust bounty to the UK market.

November 04 , 2020

Unifrutti Group acquires Oranfrizer

The agreement between the two companies, which according to a news release was "strongly sought" by Unifrutti CEO Marco Venturelli, was signed on Oct. 28 and will be "immediately operational".

November 04 , 2020

Dole Asia appoints Unilever exec as head of agrifoodtech arm

Dole Asia Holdings, one of the region's biggest fruit distributors, has appointed Barbara Guerpillon as Head of Dole Ventures across both packaged foods and its fresh businesses.

November 04 , 2020

Peruvian table grape exports to rise by 2% in 2020-21 - USDA

The forecast comes in contrast to reported estimates from the Peruvian table grape association Provid in October suggesting exports would rise by 16% to 56m boxes.

November 04 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Navel and Valencia orange prices enjoy stellar 2020

In a recent article we mentioned how orange prices have been rising consistently over the last two decades in the U.S. market. This week, we're going to look at how 2020 has not been an exception.

November 03 , 2020