Agronometrics Shorts: Grape prices jump by 36% as Tropical Storm Hilary batters California

The vestiges of Tropical Storm Hilary, previously classified as a Category 4 hurricane when it was raking across the Pacific before crashing ashore in Mexico, brought record-breaking rainfall to Southern California.

September 05 , 2023

EU stone fruit to rise by 12% in 2023-24

Volumes are projected to rise to 3.6 million MT, mostly driven by a significant expected increase in Spain, the EU’s major stone fruit producer, that will offset declines in other member states.

September 01 , 2023

Agronometrics Shorts: Avocado prices slip by 22% as Mexico transitions to its ‘Flor Loca Crop’

In a strategic move to prevent an excess influx of smaller-sized avocados into the U.S. market, Mexico is employing a demand-oriented harvest approach.

August 31 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Washington apples making a comeback this season

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association has projected the state’s apple yield for the current year to surpass 134 million standard 40-pound boxes of fresh apples, reflecting a substantial year-on-year increase of 28.8%.

August 29 , 2023

Agronometrics Shorts: Raspberry prices witness a 23% dip in week 33

There has also been a marginal reduction in volume owing to warm and humid weather in Mexico’s raspberry fields; it is anticipated that this trend shall be reversed in the upcoming weeks.

August 24 , 2023

Splendid announces Keitt Kong mango label

Splendid President Daniel Ibarra shares that the launch aligns with “the most exciting moment of the Mexican mango season.” 

August 22 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. imports of Mexican mangoes projected to increase by 3%

Mexican supplies dominate the U.S. market from February through September, with Brazil's imports starting in August.

August 22 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican avocado exports reach unprecedented levels

Having attained a total U.S. import volume just shy of 2.5 billion pounds for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2023, Avocados From Mexico surpassed its previous high-water mark by more than 2%.

August 17 , 2023

Counter season to be the blueberry industry’s ‘new peak’ IBO says

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) unveiled its highly anticipated 2023 State of the Global Blueberry Industry report on Aug. 15, via a live presentation.

August 16 , 2023

Michigan apple crop looks “excellent”

September will bring harvests of Premier Honeycrisp and Wildfire Gala apples, which are tender, earlier varieties.

August 16 , 2023