Unifrutti adds to Latam scope with double acquisition

In January, the firm announced the acquisition of Chilean company Verfrut. The purchase helped the group to become one of the largest production centers for grapes and cherries globally.

March 11 , 2024

SEKOYA adds Mastronardi Produce to blueberry platform

Proprietary blueberries Sekoya Beauty, Sekoya Crunch, Sekoya Grande, Sekoya Pop and Sekoya Fiesta are planted worldwide. With this partnership, Mastronardi will have access to all of these.

March 07 , 2024

Peru: Grapes dominate ag exports as industry struggles with weather

The main exported fruit in 2023 were grapes, with a FOB value of $1,825 million, an increase of 30% year-on-year.

March 05 , 2024

Vidalia Onion Committee names new Executive Director

As executive director, Curry will oversee the Federal Marketing Order 955, ensuring the success and growth of the Vidalia onion industry.

March 04 , 2024

Muscadine research promises a new category, between table grapes and berries

The fruit has strong disease resistance, an appealing characteristic for growers. But consumption of the fruit has remained mostly concentrated in the region. Muscadine research could change that.

March 04 , 2024

Driscoll’s takes significant stake in Australian giant, Costa Group

Costa Group's grower network spans every state of Australia, China, Morocco, and southern Africa.  Costa products are sold in numerous countries worldwide, including Europe, the UK, Asia, and North America.

February 27 , 2024

UNITEC Group presents latest advances at Fruit Logistica

The company's booth at Fruit Logistica showcased a diverse range of solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of fruit and vegetable producers, packers, and distributors worldwide.

February 27 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: The Moroccan blueberry industry: Emergence to global dominance

From 2015 onwards, the sector's trajectory witnessed an exponential ascent, propelled by the infusion of foreign capital.

February 22 , 2024

Onubafruit presents five new blueberry varieties at Fruit Logistica

Company Manager Francisco Sánchez said the new cultivars are in full production, with “magnificent results” observed so far.

February 21 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: A tour of the South African blueberry season

A prolonged and wet winter, particularly in the Western Cape, has led to a delayed harvest to the season, creating uncertainties around yield projections.

February 20 , 2024