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Agronometrics in Charts: Super Bowl brings massive US avocado consumption amid tariff threats

From trade policy to drought, multiple pressures surround the avocado supply chain heading into the big game. Still, Mexico remains the backbone of US avocado imports, keeping the guac flowing.
December 18 , 2025

Hass avocado prices hit multi-year low in the US as Rabobank forecasts ample 2026 fruit supply

The Dutch bank latest projects a shipping-price increase for Navel oranges and some apple varieties, but a multi-year low for Hass avocados in the US.
December 18 , 2025

Bananas on the brink: Weather, disease test US supply

From heavy rains in Costa Rica to rising disease pressure across Central America, banana production is entering a more volatile phase. Research firm SynTech says growers and buyers alike will need flexibility as weather and biology reshape supply.
December 17 , 2025

ProForest Certification confirms 90% of Mexican avocados for US market are deforestation-free

To date, 37 packing houses in the states of Michoacán and Jalisco have gained the ProForest avocado certification, demonstrating the production chain's commitment to international environmental standards.
December 17 , 2025

Organic dried fruit market to reach $5.78 billion by 2033, driven by consumer demand for clean-label snacks

According to marketing researcher Verified Market Reports, the expansion is driven by surging consumer demand for clean-label, nutrient-dense snacks, rising disposable incomes, and the rise of sustainable food products.
December 17 , 2025
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Maxtend: Controlled-atmosphere tech innovation secures fresh fruit quality on South America's export routes Maxtend has become a key controlled-atmosphere solution for exporters in South America and around the world

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Klasmann-Deilmann presents proven solutions for climate-smart horticulture  The upcoming horticultural season will be characterised by low peat extraction volumes and resulting bottlenecks in raw material availability. Klasmann-Deilmann, on the other hand, remains able to deliver thanks to targeted stockpiling, decentralized procurement, and long-standing partnerships with reliable raw material suppliers.   “In today's volatile market environment, reliability and planning security are of crucial importance […]

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USA Pears take New York City by storm to celebrate World Pear Day  Featuring a colorful array of pear varietals, the campaign brought together animated digital billboards, bus displays, influencer partnerships, and social content to inspire consumption of fresh pears. 

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Honeybear Insights unlocks advanced decision-making for pome fruit retailers The analytics-focused program helps retailers fine-tune assortment and pricing while keeping an eye on long-term category growth.

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Dole sells Guayaquil port operations to Terminal Investment Limited for $75 million As part of the agreement, the company will continue to use the port for terminal services, including container loading and unloading, once the transaction is closed.

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Genesis Fresh showcases new premium mandarins across Spain Growers, exporters and retailers assessed the mandarins’ adaptability, disease resistance and pack-out potential. The company says the genetics aim to balance ease of cultivation with consumer-facing quality.

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US-Mexico water deal: Mexico agrees to deliver 202,000 acre-feet to Texas farmers According to the USDA, the southern country’s outstanding deficit will be paid over five years, while the White House reserves the right to impose retaliatory tariffs on Mexican products. 

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Why the Almond Board of California dropped the USDA’s decades-old Objective Measurement Report The decision marks the end of a partnership and comes amid growing skepticism from growers, handlers, and other industry stakeholders about the data’s accuracy.

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Bloom Fresh wins Sweet Sapphire court fight in China China’s highest court upheld penalties in a long-running grape infringement case, reinforcing plant variety protection and signaling stronger IP enforcement for foreign breeders.

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USDA announces $38.1 million to cover agricultural losses due to Hurricane Helene in Tennessee The state of Tennessee is receiving the funding to administer a program covering infrastructure and timber losses, as well as future economic losses and market losses.

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  • Opinion | 50% U.S. Tariff: A test of resilience for Brazilian horticulture

    Amid the trade war between the North and South American giants, Margarete Boteon, researcher at Cepea, asks how can the most vulnerable chains maintain profitability and investment capacity without quick, coordinated action? Amid the trade war between the North and South American giants, Margarete Boteon, researcher at Cepea, asks how can the most vulnerable chains maintain profitability and investment capacity without quick, coordinated action?
    August 21 , 2025

  • 2024 Southern citrus season falls short

    Top Info President, Betina Ernst analyzes the causes behind 2024's drop in citrus exports from the Southern Hemisphere. Top Info President, Betina Ernst analyzes the causes behind 2024's drop in citrus exports from the Southern Hemisphere.
    January 16 , 2025

  • 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
Agronometrics in Charts View All

Agronometrics in Charts: Super Bowl brings massive US avocado consumption amid tariff threats

From trade policy to drought, multiple pressures surround the avocado supply chain heading into the big game. Still, Mexico remains the backbone of US avocado imports, keeping the guac flowing.
December 18 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Stocked by the world—how foreign imports power the US fresh fruit market

As America’s appetite for year-round freshness grows, foreign growers have become essential partners in filling grocery shelves.
December 11 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Chile's cherry season expects smaller yield but better fruit

Although the total volume is lower, shipments are significantly ahead of schedule, and cherry quality is excellent, says Nicolás Michelini of Chilean fruit exporter Quelen Fruit.
December 04 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: US solidifies role as top market for Peruvian produce, driving 20% export growth

From blueberries to coffee, Peru’s produce is finding a welcome home in the US. Improved logistics and restored tariff benefits are adding even more momentum. The challenge: keeping growth resilient by branching out beyond a single top buyer.
December 02 , 2025
Ag-Innovation View All

Decoding plant communication: How Veganic's organic technology is boosting crop yields worldwide

The young company aims to be “the perfect partner to accompany farmers and supermarkets to cultivate and produce foods in the most sustainable way possible.”
October 22 , 2025

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
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