28 July 11 Archives

Ecuadorian banana exports up 7%

Despite a challenging start of the season, with the effects of El Niño phenomenon looming over growers, Ecuadorian banana exports to the EU show a 22% uptick. In April, the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE) confirmed a 0.47% drop in production volume, expressing concern about the ongoing season. However, overall shipments to international […]

September 28 , 2023

European Commission renews use of glyphosate as herbicide

Glyphosate first came under fire in 2015, when the World Health Organization warned about possible carcinogenic risks.

September 28 , 2023

Port of Liverpool: Container volume dip to prompt layoffs

Port owner Peel Ports and British syndicate Unite the Union are beginning a 45-day redundancy consultation that could lead to 15% of employees being terminated.

September 28 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. market faces tight orange supplies in the wake of Hurricane Idalia

The average daily prices of oranges in the U.S. rose by 5.10% in week 36.

September 28 , 2023

Global food consumption: Implications for agriculture

To date, steady increases in productivity have allowed agricultural production to keep up with a growing population and per capita increases.

September 27 , 2023

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Sharp rise in U.S. truck cargo thefts during Q2 There were more cargo theft incidents near freight hubs and large cities, leading to hot spots in states such as California and Georgia, which ranked in first and second place in terms of cargo theft risk, according to Overhaul.

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Interko expanding at-source ripening solutions The company's ripening rooms can be used at the source or in the end market for numerous fruits, including bananas, avocados, mangoes, papayas, pears, apricots, peaches, kiwifruit and tomatoes.

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Sorma Group presents “largest-ever stone fruit processing line” at Fruit Logistica The group will present a processing plant with a production capacity of almost 2.2 million pounds of fruit in one processing shift and a 15-20% labor cost savings.

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Retail demand climbs for Goldenberry’s fall-themed products Goldenberry Farms, a grower, packer, and shipper of exotic, tropical fruit and produce, announced a new sales and volume record with its fall-season themed “Scarily Good” fruit lineup this September.

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Rising fuel costs may further drive up inflation “A big question mark will be gasoline prices, which seem to be rising again and have always had a tremendous negative impact on grocery spending,” says 210 Analytics President Anne-Marie Roerink.

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Agronometrics in Charts: Berry imports and organic strawberry production exhibit sustained growth - USDA The report, titled "The Changing Landscape of U.S. Strawberry and Blueberry Markets: Production, Trade, and Challenges from 2000 to 2020," spans 38 pages and offers a deep dive into the transformations witnessed in domestic production, consumption, prices, and trade dynamics for strawberries and blueberries over the past two decades.

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IFPA gains support on hill for procurement bill The legislation will give USDA tools to diversify the produce supply chain that provides fresh fruits and vegetables to food banks and other nonprofits that serve the nutrition insecure.

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Longtime produce industry veteran Robert “Bob” Bassetti passes away Bassetti, 83, was a well-known produce industry veteran and longtime owner of B&B Produce in Hammonton, NJ.

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Asia Fruit Logistica’s return to Hong Kong a “success” More than 13,000 trade visitors from over 70 different countries met with over 700 exhibitors from some 43 countries or regions.

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Walmart unveils subscription service The program will enable customers to receive regular scheduled shipments of food, paper products, pet supplies and other items.

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Vanguard International shares the future of black grapes

Dirk Winkelmann, President of Vanguard Direct, reflects on upcoming opportunities for black table grape varieties. Dirk Winkelmann, President of Vanguard Direct, reflects on upcoming opportunities for black table grape varieties.

June 02 , 2023
Indian produce market brings new sights and distinctive smells

Crowded and noisy Chennai is home to almost nine million people on the southeast coast of the subcontinent. Crowded and noisy Chennai is home to almost nine million people on the southeast coast of the subcontinent.

May 30 , 2023
What did we hear at Fruit Logistica last week?

John Giles, Divisional Director at Promar International, discusses the Fruit Logistica conference, which took place last week in Berlin. John Giles, Divisional Director at Promar International, discusses the Fruit Logistica conference, which took place last week in Berlin.

February 16 , 2023
What can we look forward to at Fruit Logistica next week?

John Giles, Divisional Director at Promar International, weighs in on the upcoming Fruit Logistica conference, which will be held in Berlin. John Giles, Divisional Director at Promar International, weighs in on the upcoming Fruit Logistica conference, which will be held in Berlin.

February 01 , 2023
Agro-Informatics trends transforming the industry in 2023

Agmatix CEO Ron Baruchi discusses 2023's upcoming tech trends for the produce industry. Agmatix CEO Ron Baruchi discusses 2023's upcoming tech trends for the produce industry.

January 09 , 2023
From the CEO’s desk: Branding fresh fruit

Vanguard's CEO Craig Stauffer reflects on the retail experience and branding for fresh fruit. Vanguard's CEO Craig Stauffer reflects on the retail experience and branding for fresh fruit.

December 22 , 2022
U.S. will soon have access to methyl bromide-free Chilean grapes

Chile Agricultural Attaché in the USA, Andrés Rodríguez weighs in the long-awaited Systems Approach approval for table grape exports to the United States, following the publication of its proposed rule in the Federal Register. Chile Agricultural Attaché in the USA, Andrés Rodríguez weighs in the long-awaited Systems Approach approval for table grape exports to the United States, following the publication of its proposed rule in the Federal Register.

November 18 , 2022
How does the UK stand at the end of 2022?

John Giles, Divisional Director at Promar International, analyzes the main challenges faced by the UK produce industry during 2022. John Giles, Divisional Director at Promar International, analyzes the main challenges faced by the UK produce industry during 2022.

November 14 , 2022
Raspberry development in processing and fresh sectors

The global raspberry sector continues to grow, as it does with the other main berry types. Raspberries for fresh consumption have the biggest name in the marketplace, but processed berries are a major part of the berry industry. The global raspberry sector continues to grow, as it does with the other main berry types. Raspberries for fresh consumption have the biggest name in the marketplace, but processed berries are a major part of the berry industry.

April 14 , 2022
Opinion: The Rising Cost Produce Paradox

Vanguard International CEO Craig Stauffer shares his thoughts on what the pricing surge means for the produce industry. Vanguard International CEO Craig Stauffer shares his thoughts on what the pricing surge means for the produce industry.

March 18 , 2022

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Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. market faces tight orange supplies in the wake of Hurricane Idalia

The average daily prices of oranges in the U.S. rose by 5.10% in week 36.

September 28 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Berry imports and organic strawberry production exhibit sustained growth - USDA

The report, titled "The Changing Landscape of U.S. Strawberry and Blueberry Markets: Production, Trade, and Challenges from 2000 to 2020," spans 38 pages and offers a deep dive into the transformations witnessed in domestic production, consumption, prices, and trade dynamics for strawberries and blueberries over the past two decades.

September 26 , 2023

Agronometrics: Mexico among top 3 producers of avocado, blackberry, raspberry and asparagus

This year Mexico is the world's leading producer of avocado and blackberry, it stands second in the production of green chile, lemon and raspberry and holds the third spot in the production of asparagus, guava and mango.

September 21 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Hurricane Hilary disrupts California’s grape season

The California Table Grape Commission has unveiled the impact of Hurricane Hilary on the state's grape crop, estimating an initial loss of 25 million boxes, each weighing 8.6 kilograms.

September 19 , 2023

Ag-Innovation View All

California citrus estimates down due to thrips

Peruvian blueberry prices double as production falls

Climate change: Farmer incomes estimated to have decreased by 15.7%

Washington Apple celebrates first new crop shipments to India

Hurricane Idalia: Florida agricultural losses top $78M

Ecuadorian banana exports up 7%

European Commission renews use of glyphosate as herbicide

Port of Liverpool: Container volume dip to prompt layoffs

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. market faces tight orange supplies in the wake of Hurricane Idalia

Global food consumption: Implications for agriculture

Sharp rise in U.S. truck cargo thefts during Q2 There were more cargo theft incidents near freight hubs and large cities, leading to hot spots in states such as California and Georgia, which ranked in first and second place in terms of cargo theft risk, according to Overhaul.

Interko expanding at-source ripening solutions The company's ripening rooms can be used at the source or in the end market for numerous fruits, including bananas, avocados, mangoes, papayas, pears, apricots, peaches, kiwifruit and tomatoes.

Sorma Group presents “largest-ever stone fruit processing line” at Fruit Logistica The group will present a processing plant with a production capacity of almost 2.2 million pounds of fruit in one processing shift and a 15-20% labor cost savings.

Retail demand climbs for Goldenberry’s fall-themed products Goldenberry Farms, a grower, packer, and shipper of exotic, tropical fruit and produce, announced a new sales and volume record with its fall-season themed “Scarily Good” fruit lineup this September.

Rising fuel costs may further drive up inflation “A big question mark will be gasoline prices, which seem to be rising again and have always had a tremendous negative impact on grocery spending,” says 210 Analytics President Anne-Marie Roerink.

IFPA gains support on hill for procurement bill The legislation will give USDA tools to diversify the produce supply chain that provides fresh fruits and vegetables to food banks and other nonprofits that serve the nutrition insecure.

Longtime produce industry veteran Robert “Bob” Bassetti passes away Bassetti, 83, was a well-known produce industry veteran and longtime owner of B&B Produce in Hammonton, NJ.

Asia Fruit Logistica’s return to Hong Kong a “success” More than 13,000 trade visitors from over 70 different countries met with over 700 exhibitors from some 43 countries or regions.

Walmart unveils subscription service The program will enable customers to receive regular scheduled shipments of food, paper products, pet supplies and other items.

Vanguard International shares the future of black grapes

Indian produce market brings new sights and distinctive smells

What did we hear at Fruit Logistica last week?

What can we look forward to at Fruit Logistica next week?

Agro-Informatics trends transforming the industry in 2023

From the CEO’s desk: Branding fresh fruit

U.S. will soon have access to methyl bromide-free Chilean grapes

How does the UK stand at the end of 2022?

Raspberry development in processing and fresh sectors

Opinion: The Rising Cost Produce Paradox

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. market faces tight orange supplies in the wake of Hurricane Idalia

Agronometrics in Charts: Berry imports and organic strawberry production exhibit sustained growth - USDA

Agronometrics: Mexico among top 3 producers of avocado, blackberry, raspberry and asparagus

Agronometrics in Charts: Hurricane Hilary disrupts California’s grape season

Recyclable food tray solution brings sustainability to retail

New highlights from GreenTech Amsterdam: Tomato virus, digital phenotyping and peat alternatives

Cities should aim to grow 30% of produce locally - report

Oppy announces its first tech investment

Sharp rise in U.S. truck cargo thefts during Q2 There were more cargo theft incidents near freight hubs and large cities, leading to hot spots in states such as California and Georgia, which ranked in first and second place in terms of cargo theft risk, according to Overhaul.

Interko expanding at-source ripening solutions The company's ripening rooms can be used at the source or in the end market for numerous fruits, including bananas, avocados, mangoes, papayas, pears, apricots, peaches, kiwifruit and tomatoes.

Sorma Group presents “largest-ever stone fruit processing line” at Fruit Logistica The group will present a processing plant with a production capacity of almost 2.2 million pounds of fruit in one processing shift and a 15-20% labor cost savings.

Retail demand climbs for Goldenberry’s fall-themed products Goldenberry Farms, a grower, packer, and shipper of exotic, tropical fruit and produce, announced a new sales and volume record with its fall-season themed “Scarily Good” fruit lineup this September.

Rising fuel costs may further drive up inflation “A big question mark will be gasoline prices, which seem to be rising again and have always had a tremendous negative impact on grocery spending,” says 210 Analytics President Anne-Marie Roerink.

IFPA gains support on hill for procurement bill The legislation will give USDA tools to diversify the produce supply chain that provides fresh fruits and vegetables to food banks and other nonprofits that serve the nutrition insecure.

Longtime produce industry veteran Robert “Bob” Bassetti passes away Bassetti, 83, was a well-known produce industry veteran and longtime owner of B&B Produce in Hammonton, NJ.

Asia Fruit Logistica’s return to Hong Kong a “success” More than 13,000 trade visitors from over 70 different countries met with over 700 exhibitors from some 43 countries or regions.

Walmart unveils subscription service The program will enable customers to receive regular scheduled shipments of food, paper products, pet supplies and other items.

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