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Favorable conditions have South African apple and pear producers optimistic about this season

The Western Cape's apple and pear production areas experienced a late but chilly winter with excellent rainfall. Conditions were favorable during the flowering period, and fruit development was satisfactory.
February 05 , 2025

South African apples regain market access to Thailand

The newly agreed-upon conditions state that all apples exported from South Africa to Thailand must meet specific phytosanitary standards, guaranteeing that the fruit is free from quarantine pests of concern to the Thai authorities.
February 05 , 2025

Avocado market: California boosts supplies, reaches top 2

Prices have decreased across all categories, particularly in the smaller sizes, following the heightened demand associated with the Super Bowl.
February 05 , 2025

Colorado supermarket, King Soopers workers will begin strike on Thursday

Around 10,000 King Soopers workers in several Colorado counties wrapped up the vote over the weekend to begin what the Union calls an Unfair Labor Practice strike. 
February 05 , 2025

Argentinian fruit market: the first year of Milei's presidency

Agronomist and president of the consulting firm Top Info Marketing S.A., Betina Ernst, analyzed the Argentine fruit industry during the first year of President Javier Milei's administration.
February 05 , 2025
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Maersk expands cold storage network with new Rotterdam facility South African exporter Grape Alliance was the first customer at the Netherlands facility. 

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Chilean cherries head to China after Maersk Saltoro resumes operations Maersk informed Freshfruitportal.com that the ship's owners confirmed that the temporary repairs are complete.

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Fresh Formulaics to Unveil its First Product, Flair S1™, at Berlin Fruit Logistica Press release Fresh Formulaics will introduce its inaugural product, Flair S1™, at Berlin Fruit Logistica this week. Flair S1™ represents a significant breakthrough in plant-based, post-harvest solutions. It offers a shelf life extension with a safer, smarter, and more effective shine than conventional produce waxes. Flair S1™ is a high-performance, all-in-one solution designed to improve […]

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Planasa acquires ABZ Seeds, the global leader in F1 hybrid strawberry seeds This strategic acquisition marks a transformational step in Planasa's expansion into the high-growth F1 hybrid strawberry segment.

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Agronometrics in Charts: Achievements and prospects of Morocco's blueberry journey What began as a small enterprise in the early 1990s has turned the country into a blueberry powerhouse.

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Peruvian blueberries challenge Chile's hold on the U.S. market The commercial manager of Prize, a Chilean blueberry exporter, Rodrigo Estévez, told Freshfruitprotal.com that this has been a challenging season for the fruit, mainly due to the recovery in production volumes from Peru, which directly competes with Chile.

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Summer holidays saw strong growth in U.S. avocado sales Sales of small avocados drove the unit growth during the Independence Day and Labor Day weeks, capitalizing on their substantial share of the market.

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Hortgro announces second annual “Plum Possibilities” sweepstakes for U.S. shoppers South African plums began arriving in the U.S. with a distribution split between New York and Philadelphia, perfectly timed to align with the sweepstakes launch.

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GENESIS FRESH, part of AMFRESH Group, redefines citrus innovation with Halloweena™ and ONIX™ Press release GENESIS FRESH and AMFRESH Group have announced that two citrus innovations, Halloweena™ and ONIX™, have been named among the Top 5 Finalists for the Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards 2025 (FLIA25). This global accolade honors groundbreaking advancements in fresh produce, and these two Spanish-born marvels are setting new benchmarks in citrus innovation, captivating taste […]

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Maersk expands its ocean network with over 340 vessels Once fully phased in, the ambition is to deliver a flexible, interconnected ocean network with industry-leading schedule reliability above 90%.

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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: Achievements and prospects of Morocco's blueberry journey

What began as a small enterprise in the early 1990s has turned the country into a blueberry powerhouse.
February 04 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: California avocado crop promises relief amid soaring prices

Supply shortages have pushed prices higher, leaving consumers and businesses bracing for continued challenges in the coming weeks.
January 30 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Chilean blueberry exports reach 55,946 tons

Chile's blueberry export industry continues to thrive, with the 2024-2025 season showing strong performance, bolstered by robust demand and strategic planning.
January 28 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru witnesses strong recovery in mango exports

Although it has yet to achieve the status of major crops like grapes or blueberries, Peruvian mango's booming success in northern regions and previous international campaigns underpins its expanding significance.
January 23 , 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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