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Agronometrics in Charts: Organic price premiums for apples and strawberries have been shrinking since 2015

Among the food categories, fresh fruits and vegetables experienced some of the slowest price increases, reflecting an overall trend of stabilization in food costs.
February 20 , 2025

Uncertainty remains regarding Chilean cherries from the Maersk Saltoro ship in China

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with some companies that are on the ground monitoring the situation to know the current situation of the fruit.
February 20 , 2025

California Giant Berry Farms’ jumbo blueberries are now in season

Additionally, the company is introducing a brand new label featuring the extra-large fruit. This modern design represents an expansion of the company's blueberry offerings since the launch of its state-of-the-art pack house in Santa Maria, California, the firm stated in a release.
February 20 , 2025

Agrovision sells out first batches of locally grown berries in China

The locally grown blueberries, sold under the Meiyili brand, sold out within 24 hours of hitting the market.
February 20 , 2025

Drop in sales of ag tractors and combines in U.S. and Canada

AEM Senior Vice President Curt Blades said the organization is seeing a continuation of slow sales throughout 2025.
February 20 , 2025
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Hortifrut obtains LEAF certification in Morocco and Peru The company seeks to broaden its LEAF Marque coverage within the EMEA region, complementing existing certifications in Spain, Portugal, and other areas in the Americas.

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The Almond Board of California secures additional funding from the USDA The Board has received a total funding of $13 million that can be expended over 5 years to support the expansion of promotional activities, new market research, and the development of innovative strategies.

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Fresh Del Monte wins a SEAL Business Sustainability Award SEAL has given Fresh Del Monte the recognition four times in the last five years. 

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How the return of South African apples and pears to Thailand will benefit the industry The country's agriculture minister, John Steenhuisen said the market access comes at a time of concern for South African farmers amongst political tensions with the U.S.

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Produce Distributors Association adds Procacci president to its board Procacci replaces Mike Maxwell, who has played a pivotal role in transforming PDA from a grassroots advocacy group to the premier organization representing wholesale receivers nationwide.

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GrubMarket acquires Bay Cities Produce This acquisition brings significant operational synergies between Bay Cities Produce and GrubMarket’s Daylight Foods, one of the largest food service companies in California.

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Citrus preservation treatment FruitMag wins SEAL award FruitMag is a sustainable, mineral-based treatment created to reduce post-harvest loss and extend all citrus fruit shelf life.

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Oregon State University management strategies to combat spotted wing drosophila The fruit fly has become an issue for fruit-growing regions around the state because, unlike other fruit flies, the SWD females lay eggs in ripe, healthy fruit.

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Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian agri-exports surged by 22.1% in 2024 Among the food categories, fresh fruits and vegetables experienced some of the slowest price increases, reflecting an overall trend of stabilization in food costs.

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Report: Global agriculture industry value to reach $227B in 2029 The Agriculture Industry Outlook covers vertical farming, plant breeding, precision farming, regenerative agriculture, blockchain in agriculture, smart irrigation, connected agriculture, agriculture drones, and agricultural biological markets.

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  • 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

  • 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
Agronometrics in Charts View All

Agronometrics in Charts: Organic price premiums for apples and strawberries have been shrinking since 2015

Among the food categories, fresh fruits and vegetables experienced some of the slowest price increases, reflecting an overall trend of stabilization in food costs.
February 20 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian agri-exports surged by 22.1% in 2024

Among the food categories, fresh fruits and vegetables experienced some of the slowest price increases, reflecting an overall trend of stabilization in food costs.
February 18 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian mango industry faces tough season amidst oversupply

After a weak 2023 season caused by climate-related disruptions, this year's crop rebounded strongly, but with unexpectedly high yields that have outpaced demand.
February 11 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Welcome to the blueberry rollercoaster! (brace yourself for a bumpy ride)

Fresh produce and blueberry industry expert Diego Castagnasso analyzes Oman's role as new blueberry producer.
February 06 , 2025
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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