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Agronometrics in Charts: Mexico wraps up record-breaking mango season and Ecuador steps on the gas

Peru also joins the party, gearing up for a strong start. With smooth supply transitions offshore, US buyers can expect steady volumes through the winter.
November 06 , 2025

USDA to roll out a $12 billion post-shutdown tariff relief fund. Critics say it may not be enough.

The USDA has set aside $12 billion to support farmers hit by losses from President Trump’s tariff negotiations with China. The aid comes amid a strained farm economy and rising input costs.
November 06 , 2025

Chilean cherries rise concern in China: Price drop and quality issues mark the start of the season

Two weeks after their arrival in Asia, buyer interest in Chilean cherries has dropped mainly due to high prices and inconsistencies in the fruit’s quality and condition. 
November 06 , 2025

Sinclair's label knowledge hub seeks to close the compost awareness gap

The company is now seeking to help close the sustainability knowledge gap with a new push to educate retailers, consumers, and potential buyers on compostable labeling.
November 05 , 2025

Avocado trade in turn-of-season flux: Mexico dominates the US, while Chile leads Europe and China

As the northern hemisphere’s appetite for avocados stays strong, shifting flows from Mexico, Chile, and beyond are redefining late-season dynamics.
November 05 , 2025
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IFPA's Anthony Barbieri to retire at end of 2025, Megan Nash steps up as VP of Membership International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Vice President of Membership Engagement and Sales, Anthony Barbieri, will be retiring after decades in the industry. Megan Nash, currently IFPA's Director of Education and Talent, will step into the role of Vice President of Membership Engagement and Business Development. “Anthony has been a valuable member of the IFPA team […]

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Westfalia Fruit welcomes new Customer Development team to boost avocado market growth Multinational avocado and fresh produce supplier Westfalia Fruit presented a new Customer Development team, as the company aims to strengthen marketing, category management, and growth strategy. Dani Busseni will act as Global Head of Customer Marketing and Development. “The team will be working closely with leading retailers and foodservice operators to uncover and develop new […]

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Maersk invests $100M+ in South Africa's critical cold chain, boosting perishable exports With the inauguration of the Belcon storage facility, Maersk now operates three world-class cold storage repositories in South Africa, including Cato and PreCool.

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Taylor Farms expands global reach with acquisition of UK's Natures Way Foods North American salad producer Taylor Farms is acquiring one of the UK's leading fresh prepared food manufacturers, Natures Way Foods. The companies will collaborate to share best practices rooted in their commitment to great quality, innovation, food safety, and sustainability. Current employees, executives, and management teams will continue to be part of the company. “We’re […]

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Australian summer fruit growers anticipate excellent season across all states Summerfruit Australia is anticipating high-quality fruit and large sizes, describing the upcoming crop as "promising" throughout the country.

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Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian ag exports surge nearly 20% through August Avocados, grapes, and coffee beans are powering Peru’s export boom. The country’s agro-exports soared to new highs in 2025, with traditional and non-traditional products alike fueling a $3.55 billion trade surplus.

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Ocean Mist to give a new face to value-added line with Roastables rebrand The company’s updated packaging, set for a December rollout, is designed to stand out in what the executives describe as a “sea of sameness” in the fresh-cut vegetable aisle.

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Fresh Del Monte sounds the alarm once again on global banana crisis escalation Health conditions in banana plantations have sharply declined, said CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh during the company's latest earnings call.

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Fresh peaches sold at Kroger and Trader Joe's recalled over Listeria risk The federal agency issued the notice on October 30, and to date, no cases of infection linked to the detection of the bacteria at a packing facility have been reported.  

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In memoriam | Dave Bernstein, produce industry leader, dies at 85 The fresh produce industry mourns the sad passing of Dave Bernstein. Past chair of the board for the United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association and an executive at Sunkist Growers in California, Bernstein dedicated his life to the sector, which he loved. Dave passed on October 22 and is survived by his wife of 60 […]

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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: Mexico wraps up record-breaking mango season and Ecuador steps on the gas

Peru also joins the party, gearing up for a strong start. With smooth supply transitions offshore, US buyers can expect steady volumes through the winter.
November 06 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian ag exports surge nearly 20% through August

Avocados, grapes, and coffee beans are powering Peru’s export boom. The country’s agro-exports soared to new highs in 2025, with traditional and non-traditional products alike fueling a $3.55 billion trade surplus.
November 04 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: New varieties drive Chilean table grape industry shift, exports forecast to decline

Chile’s grape industry is in the midst of a transformation—trading quantity for quality. As new varieties gain ground, exports are set to dip nearly 7 percent, signaling a smaller but more modern crop on the horizon.
October 30 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: US apple crop 2025 set to be one of the largest in recent history

US apple growers are on the verge of their biggest harvest in years, with Washington State leading a bumper crop that’s expected to top 11.5 billion pounds. Quality is high across major regions, though labor shortages could leave some fruit unpicked.
October 28 , 2025
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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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