Peruvian H1 blueberry export value slashed amid Mexican competition and Covid-19

Peruvian blueberry exports took a big hit in the first half of 2020, with their value falling by 48% year-on-year to US$44.8m, according to export association ADEX.

August 26 , 2020

Capespan incorporates innovative glass filter product on farms

The glass serve as a substitute for sand in the water filtration systems on the farm and offers unique benefits.

August 26 , 2020

California wildfires present new challenges during Covid-Era

The Grower-Shipper Association of Central-California says the current challenges farmers face "seem never greater than what we have seen in 2020".

August 26 , 2020

Lidl US unveils plans for rapid national expansion

The news comes just one month after Aldi, a rival Germany-based discounter, also announced plans for significant national expansion, saying it will open 70 new stores this year.

August 25 , 2020

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet announces Michael Walsh SR to step down

Produce marketer Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet will be saying farewell to Michael Walsh SR as he will be retiring at the end of this month.

August 25 , 2020

Water associations play key role in fighting droughts – Chile’s Agryd

August 25 , 2020

Creator of 'proven TR4 preventive and curative solution' eyes commercial partnership in coming weeks

"It's going to be the agricultural story of the century for the company that works with us, allowing that company to say, “We saved the bananas'," said the scientist behind an organic fungicide and bactericide.

August 25 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Haitian mango variety stands out in U.S. market

Consumers' predilection towards the variety is obvious, with Francis fetching average prices that are well above the market.

August 25 , 2020

Lower U.S. berry prices for Mexico offset by other factors during pandemic onset

Aneberries said that despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the value of exports remained stable during their season, and it expects the situation to normalize in the coming months.

August 24 , 2020

European apple season looking positive following "emblematic" year

The CEO of one of Italy's leading apple consortiums reveals his expectations for the 2020-21 season, which include an expansion of club varieties and an even smaller crop than last year.

August 24 , 2020