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Argentina: Mendoza starts the 2024 cherry season

The distinctive feature of producing cherries in Mendoza is to have a consistent supply of winter cold, with more than 40 cold spells.
October 23 , 2024

Chilean table grape exports are projected to increase thanks to new varietal changes

This is the second consecutive season that the Chilean Table Grape Committee expects growth in shipments.
October 23 , 2024

Raspberry project to address UK grower struggles

Growers are grappling with rising production and labor costs, as well as the reduction of available pest and disease control measures.
October 23 , 2024

Avocado Nation: Hass Avocado Board announces film portraying the sector’s journey

The film examines the local and global impact of the industry's national marketing program, led by HAB since its inception.
October 23 , 2024

Washington State University is fundraising for a new plant growth facility

The facility will replace a 70-year-old structure in order to enhance WSU scientists' ability to conduct research vital to Washington’s $10 billion tree fruit industry, and double the existing greenhouse space currently available to university professionals.
October 23 , 2024
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Pack River Farm selects Sollum's led lighting for advanced tomato cultivation Sollum Technologies announced that Pack River Farm, a certified organic vegetable and microgreen farm, chose Sollum’s state-of-the-art LED lighting solution to enhance its tomato, lettuce, and microgreens production. Located in Northern Idaho, Pack River Farm shares with Sollum a deep commitment to sustainable farming practices and environmental stewardship. Pack River Farm distributes its organic produce […]

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Perspectives from Fruit Attraction 2024: An interview with José Miguel Arizabalo, CTO of Hortifrut Hortifrut CTO José Miguel Arizabalo discusses mission, vision and future strategies.

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Hurricane Milton damages 'were a challenge, but not devastating' for some Florida strawberry growers As one of the leading strawberry-producing states in the U.S., Florida's farms suffered from the strong winds and heavy rain that poured on the state between October 9 and 10.

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Research looks for drought-tolerant citrus varieties Citrus production in Brazil, particularly oranges, faces several challenges, such as citrus greening and climatic factors.

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Avocado market: Mexican supplies push South American fruit to Europe The report reveals that in Europe, Chile leads the distribution, but the "pie" is more evenly distributed compared to North America.

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FDACS: Hurricane Milton's damage to Florida ag upwards of $2 billion According to the damage assessment, the Category 3 hurricane that made landfall on Oct. 9 damaged commodities including animal products, citrus and non-citrus fruit farming, field crops, greenhouses, and vegetable farming.

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USDA to purchase $25 million in citrus from domestic producers These purchases are being made through Section 32 of the Agriculture Act of 1935 and will assist producers and communities in need.

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Strawberries may aid in cardiovascular health, study suggests The research, conducted at the University of California at Davis and funded by the California Strawberry Commission, consolidated the results of 47 clinical trials and 13 observational studies published between 2000 and 2023.

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Chilean walnut sector looks to US research to improve profitability Industry expert José Pablo Correa emphasized the need for the industry to introduce new, more productive walnut varieties with better characteristics, as seen in the research developed by UC Davis in California.

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How Chileans are exporting cherries to China with cold treatment In April, a Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis Capitata) was detected in fruit orchards in the town of La Huayca, in the commune of Pozo Almonte, in the Tarapacá Region.

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  • Logistics optimization for perishable goods: Ensuring freshness from farm to table

    Sheer Logistics Vice President of Marketing Nick Fryer discusses strategies and technologies to keep goods fresh from the moment they’re packed into crates to when they land on your plate. Sheer Logistics Vice President of Marketing Nick Fryer discusses strategies and technologies to keep goods fresh from the moment they’re packed into crates to when they land on your plate.
    October 09 , 2024

  • The uncertainty of the Southern Hemisphere’s blueberry season

    Top Info President Betina Ernst examines some major changes, challenges, and projections in the southern blueberry industry. Top Info President Betina Ernst examines some major changes, challenges, and projections in the southern blueberry industry.
    August 30 , 2024

  • CherryTech 2024: Chile's largest technical cherry industry event

    In just a few years, the Chilean cherry industry has grown significantly, positioning itself at an advantage in both technical and productive management worldwide. In just a few years, the Chilean cherry industry has grown significantly, positioning itself at an advantage in both technical and productive management worldwide.
    June 19 , 2024

  • A different season for the Southern blueberry industry

    Agronomist Betina Ernst addresses the weather phenomena that altered production cycles and created different market conditions for the crop in 2023-24. Agronomist Betina Ernst addresses the weather phenomena that altered production cycles and created different market conditions for the crop in 2023-24.
    May 15 , 2024

  • 100 million years of avocado history: A legacy of nature and human perseverance

    Mexico’s Avocado Producers, Packers and Exporters Association recaps the long story of one of the world's most popular fruit. Mexico’s Avocado Producers, Packers and Exporters Association recaps the long story of one of the world's most popular fruit.
    April 24 , 2024

  • Opinion: North American Blueberry Council’s response to Consumer Reports

    North American Blueberry Council President Kasey Cronquist addresses negative reports around the crop. North American Blueberry Council President Kasey Cronquist addresses negative reports around the crop.
    April 19 , 2024

  • IFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban

    The IFPA A-NZ outlines key challenges for the produce sector ahead of the Sept. 1, 2025 PLU ban, specifically implementation. The IFPA A-NZ outlines key challenges for the produce sector ahead of the Sept. 1, 2025 PLU ban, specifically implementation.
    April 11 , 2024

  • IFPA welcomes USDA’s updates to WIC nutrition program

    The IFPA welcomes updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, helping to ensure fruit and vegetable access. The IFPA welcomes updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, helping to ensure fruit and vegetable access.
    April 09 , 2024

  • Column: Bananas have been too cheap for decades

    Industry leaders at the World Banana Forum discussed the pricing of bananas during the last few decades, saying current prices are not sustainable for the supply chain. Industry leaders at the World Banana Forum discussed the pricing of bananas during the last few decades, saying current prices are not sustainable for the supply chain.
    April 03 , 2024

  • CPMA welcomes Canadian government's support of national school food program

    The program will aim to deliver meals to an additional 400,000 children per year.  The program will aim to deliver meals to an additional 400,000 children per year. 
    April 02 , 2024
Agronometrics in Charts View All

Perspectives from Fruit Attraction 2024: An interview with José Miguel Arizabalo, CTO of Hortifrut

Hortifrut CTO José Miguel Arizabalo discusses mission, vision and future strategies.
October 22 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Current state of the US strawberry market

Weather events in the southeastern U.S., particularly Hurricanes Helene and Milton, have also influenced market dynamics.
October 17 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru sets new avocado export record

The 2024 figures also mark the highest exportable value for Peruvian avocados in history, surpassing the $1.061 billion earned in 2021.
October 15 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Blueberry prices hit record highs, but relief is on the horizon

The price surge can be seen across multiple regions, though it is especially pronounced in shipments from Peru and the U.S. West Coast, where Washington and Oregon blueberries have also seen a steep increase in prices.
October 10 , 2024
Ag-Innovation View All

AI can now aid in crop disease detection

From ChatGPT to weather forecasting, the applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to expand. London-based crop intelligence firm HSAT recently announced a “ground-breaking technology” capable of improving disease detection and crop prediction through the power of AI. Known as “Inference”, HSAT’s development combines several established AI technologies into a single platform, including computer vision, machine […]
July 10 , 2024

Efficiency and profitability in cherry packhouses with Tomra Lucai Deep Learning Technology

LUCAi™’s user-friendly interface software makes it very easy for the customer’s operators to get the best sorting and grading performance from their processing line.
May 07 , 2024

Apeel Sciences saves millions of fruits from going to waste

According to the UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024, food waste accounts for 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the urgent need for solutions like Apeel’s.
April 09 , 2024

USDA announces $1.5B for climate-smart agriculture and conservation

USDA funding from the Inflation Reduction Act will help farmers save money, create revenue streams, and tackle the climate crisis.
April 03 , 2024
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