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Agronometrics in Charts: Will Turkish blueberries become as famous as their coffee?

Guest article by Diego Castagnasso, a fresh produce and blueberry industry expert.
January 07 , 2025

Over 150,000 tons of Michoacan avocados heading to the US for the Super Bowl

Last year, around 54 million avocados were consumed on Super Bowl Sunday alone, making them one of the favorite foods of American football fans. 
January 07 , 2025

Chinese citrus production to increase slightly, despite challenges

With China’s ample supply and increasing demand from southeast countries, forecasts suggest citrus exports will continue to grow in 2024-25. 
January 07 , 2025

The U.S. sees a decline in Mexican avocado imports during the holidays

With Mexico accounting for 94% of the total avocado imports to the United States, shipments dropped by 27% in week 52.
January 07 , 2025

Yentzen Group welcomes Tim Hickey as VP of North American Sales

Hickey comes from Blue Book Services, where he has been helping businesses connect and grow through innovative advertising and marketing strategies since 2015. 
January 07 , 2025
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Tasmanian cherry season launches just in time for Lunar New Year in Taiwan Large red cherries are a favored gift among Taiwanese people because they symbolize happiness and prosperity and are considered an auspicious gesture that strengthens family ties.  

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Topline Farms adds industry veteran Chris Veillon as Vice-President, Marketing Topline Farms, a family-owned leader in premium greenhouse-grown produce, announced the appointment of Chris Veillon as Vice-President of marketing. A seasoned brand marketing expert with two decades of experience in the greenhouse produce industry, Veillon will spearhead Topline Farms®’  marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility and drive growth across North America.  Veillon brings a wealth […]

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Mango export market to see volume uptick from Ecuador and Peru Though the Kent variety dominates, there is also a limited supply of other types, including Tommy Atkins, Ataulfo, and Keitt. 

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U.S. Cherry Industry Administrative Board and Cherry Marketing Institute names Amy Cohn new Industry President In her new role, Cohn will serve all tart cherry industry members by providing oversight and insight on CIAB’s robust national promotion, health research, and education programs, working in collaboration with the USDA.

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Westfalia Fruit acquires Belgian avocado products company The integration with Syros will enhance Westfalia’s presence in the European market while maintaining high standards.

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U.S. Government prepares pest risk analysis for the importation of fresh pineapples from Indonesia As part of its regulatory process, the USDA is now making the pest risk analysis available to the public for review and comment.

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Second Trump administration could pose trouble for African exports The African Growth and Opportunity Act is set to expire in September 2025, and its renewal remains in doubt.

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European Union citrus production anticipated to decrease, except grapefruits The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that total EU citrus production is expected to decrease to 10.1 million metric tons (MT) this 2024/25 marketing year.

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China launches a blueberry variety intellectual property protection initiative The intellectual property (IP) initiative calls upon all industry stakeholders to protect, prioritize, and promote China's blueberry varieties.

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Trump threatens to regain control of the Panama Canal, claiming "exorbitant rates" Canal authorities set fees paid by ships to use the canal, and for the last 25 years, the canal has been the property of the government of Panama after the U.S. operated it in the 20th century. 

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  • 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

  • CPMA welcomes Canadian government's support of national school food program

    The program will aim to deliver meals to an additional 400,000 children per year.  The program will aim to deliver meals to an additional 400,000 children per year. 
    April 02 , 2024
Agronometrics in Charts View All

Agronometrics in Charts: Will Turkish blueberries become as famous as their coffee?

Guest article by Diego Castagnasso, a fresh produce and blueberry industry expert.
January 07 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts GTD Exclusive: How close is Peru to last year’s blueberry volumes?

With rising production and increasing demand, Peru has established itself as a major player in the blueberry industry, steadily expanding its export reach year after year. 
January 02 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. retailers gear up for a Chilean cherry boom this holiday season

Chile has just hit the peak harvest of its cherry season, and shipments to international markets are significantly outpacing previous years.
December 24 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. fresh pear industry faces historic declines in 2024-25

Washington, historically the largest pear-producing state, is projected to see a staggering 30% drop in output, with production falling below Oregon’s for the first time.
December 19 , 2024
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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