Agronometrics in Charts: A look back at the history of National Blueberry Month

July is an auspicious month for blueberries. Not only does it bring the blue to the red, white and blue on the Fourth of July, it’s also National Blueberry Month.

July 21 , 2020

Ecuadorian banana industry troubled by spot market price collapse

The average spot market per-box price for the fruit of US$3.50 is almost half of the government-implemented minimum price that exporters must pay to growers.

July 21 , 2020

New partnership to bring world's first self-driving truck network to North America

The companies are now creating digital routes, terminals, and a monitoring system that tracks its trucks to create a well-rounded and safe autonomous network.

July 21 , 2020

Mission Produce and Hazel Technologies unveil new avocado post-harvest program

The "win-win" technology - a quarter-sized biodegradable insert - not only extends avocado shelf life but is also delivers environmental benefits.

July 20 , 2020

Naturipe provides value-added packs of 'contact-free' blueberries for foodservice

Naturipe Farms’ Value-Added Fresh division has shared details of its diversified and elevated foodservice program, for which it has developed value-added blueberry packs.

July 20 , 2020

Strong U.S. sales for Chilean lemons, season in full swing

It's Chilean lemon season and exports to the U.S. will remain steady until September with figures showing strong sales and volumes for 2020, on par with last season.

July 20 , 2020

South African citrus industry eyes smoother logistics with new port operator chief

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) brought on Velile Dube as its new chief executive effective from July 1, following years of delays at key ports for agricultural exports. 

July 20 , 2020

Peru forecasts massive lift in blueberry exports this year

Peru, which last year became the world's biggest fresh blueberry exporter, is expecting another big lift in shipments in this season now underway, with the U.S. and Europe set to receive more fruit.

July 20 , 2020

Hazel Tech announces successful mango partnership with Peruvian exporter

Hazel Technologies' CEO says the success of the new Peruvian partnership paves the way for future partnerships in India, Brazil, and Thailand.

July 17 , 2020

U.S. avocado sales reach record highs in first quarter

Hass avocado sales started the year out strong with record highs, the boost seen as a result of key promotions amid the first quarter's holidays, says the Hass Avocado Board.

July 17 , 2020