FDA proposes changes to agriculture water requirements

Farms would be required to conduct annual systems-based agricultural water assessments to determine and guide appropriate measures to minimize potential risks associated with pre-harvest agricultural water.

December 06 , 2021

Dole plc reports rise in Q3 profit and revenue

The company reported a rise in third-quarter profit and revenue despite inflationary pressures, supply chain congestion and labor shortages.

December 03 , 2021

U.S.: FTC probing major retailers' profits in supply chain disruption investigation

The FTC has ordered nine large retailers, wholesalers, and consumer good suppliers to provide detailed information to shed light on the causes behind ongoing supply chain disruptions.

December 02 , 2021

These 10 trends will impact grocery retail in 2022 - report

As companies grow faster than historically, they are also creating challenges that many are not prepared to address or overcome, resulting in bigger performance gaps than seen in the past.

December 01 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: High volumes of Peruvian blueberries push prices down in U.S. market

Peru has exponentially increased its blueberry shipments, closely followed by Mexico, while Chile remained stable and Argentina saw a downward trend.

November 30 , 2021

Pacific Trellis Fruit announces first Dulcinea branded cherries arrive in U.S. market

Supply of Dulcinea cherries will be available from December to March and will be sold in a high graphic pouch bag and an 8x2 pound clamshell.

November 29 , 2021

Peru reports another record year for blueberry exports

In 2016, only around 13 varieties of blueberry were harvested in Peru, while today, an estimated 60 different varieties are grown.

November 26 , 2021

Study shows consumers won’t pay premium prices for sustainable products

November 25 , 2021

U.S. greenlights Colombian mango imports

Mangos are harvested twice a year in Colombia with one period of high and another period of low supply. Peak season happens between January and March, which would coincide with Peru's season and the start of Mexico's.

November 24 , 2021

Texas grapefruit volumes less than third of average after February freeze

The winter outbreak that had swept into the subtropical southeastern portion of the state on Valentine's Day ushered in icy conditions and extreme cold temperatures that damaged two different crops of grapefruit across the region.

November 23 , 2021