Agroberries to expand blueberry operations into Morocco with €40M investment

Planting has begun and will continue through 2023, according to a press release by the firm. In the coming years, the company intends to further expand its grower network via licensing of its proprietary varieties with a goal of reaching a total of 1,000 hectares across berry  categories.

November 09 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Wide range in quality expected for strawberries from Santa Maria

Stress to the plants and temperature fluctuations have affected the Santa Maria/Oxnard growing region, which currently produces roughly 80% of marketed strawberries in the U.S.

November 08 , 2022

Pistachios contain as many antioxidants as blueberries, new study finds

Phytochemical extracts of the fruit were also shown to inhibit cancer growth in all three cancer cells without causing cytotoxicity to the cells

November 07 , 2022

Vision Magazine launches at IFPA's Global Produce & Floral Show

Present at the launch were dozens of GP&FS attendees, including Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman and CEO of Fresh Del Monte Produce, who was featured on the cover of the first issue.

October 31 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Lower volumes but better quality in sight for Chilean blueberries

Chilean blueberry volumes are forecasted to decrease, however, higher quality is expected as diminishing temperatures have enhanced overall fruit attributes.

October 27 , 2022

Fruit Attraction 2022 consolidates Spain as EU leader in fruit and vegetable production

Fruit Attraction 2022 kicked off with more than 1,800 companies participating and 90,000 visitors projected. This year's most important agribusiness meeting in Europe stands out for its focus on innovation and technology.

October 06 , 2022

Jeff Oberman becomes California Avocado Commission’s new president

Produce veteran Jeff Oberman is to become the new California Avocado Commission Board of Directors president, effective Oct. 10. Oberman has extensive experience in the industry, with over 25 years of work.

October 05 , 2022

Australia table grape production to rise by 17% despite challenges

Recent USDA reports project that total production for Australian table grapes is to rise to an estimated 210,000 metric tons (MT) for the 2022-23 season.

September 30 , 2022

Greenyard announces €420M refinancing deal

The multinational produce company recently announced a new financing agreement for 420 million euros. 

September 26 , 2022

Energy crisis affects European vegetable farms

Vegetable producers in northern and western Europe are contemplating halting their activities because of the financial hit from the region's energy crisis, Reuters reports.

September 26 , 2022