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USDA Announced approval of D-SNAP for California Disaster Areas

Approximately 81,477 households in 28 zip codes in Los Angeles County are estimated to be eligible for this relief to help with grocery expenses.
January 29 , 2025

Argentina secures key trade agreement with U.S. to boost lemon juice exports

Demand for juice has increased in recent months, which has driven prices up. 
January 29 , 2025

The expansion of blueberry production in Colombia is here

Miller Preciado, the general manager of Agroventure Capital, told Freshfruitportal.com that “Colombia starts 2025 with the good news of projected growth in blueberry cultivation.”
January 29 , 2025

Mexican supplies continue to dominate US avocado imports

Mexico commanded an impressive 91% share of the market during the third week of January.
January 29 , 2025

Pink Lady apple consumers tend to be younger and health-conscious

Pink Lady apple buyers tend to skew slightly younger than the overall apple category, with individuals aged 30 to 49 comprising a significant portion of the market.
January 29 , 2025
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U.S.: FDA removes coconuts from major food allergens list Packaged food and supplements containing coconuts and coconut-based products are no longer subject to mandatory allergen labeling under the United States Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA).

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Zespri secures insurance settlement for mice incident on the Crown Garnet The $24.1 million settlement allows Zespri to capture the marine cargo proceeds in the 2024 SunGold Kiwifruit pool.

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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.

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Hortifrut Genetics launches gemstone-inspired brand strategy at Fruit Logistica Inspired by precious stones' natural beauty, vibrant colors, and uniqueness, the new approach focuses on the exceptional quality and distinctiveness of Hortifrut Genetics' newest blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry varieties. 

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ASAJA Murcia claims Egypt is a major threat to Spain's fruit and vegetable sector Secretary general of ASAJA Murcia, Alfonso Gálvez Caravaca, said that “it is very difficult to compete with countries like Egypt, where their costs are tiny compared to ours.

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Mission Produce expands global sourcing to meet avocado and mango demand in Europe & the UK Over the last year, Mission Produce has added 8+ sources to its global sourcing network to meet the growing demand for avocados and mangos.

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Maersk will continue avoiding the Gulf of Aden Maersk will continue to sail around Africa via the Cape of Good Hope even after the ceasefire agreement and the announcement from the Houthi organization to stop attacks on ships.

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GrubMarket acquires Sally Produce Sally Produce offers a full spectrum of fresh fruits and vegetables, specializing in Asian greens, pomelos, and melons, sourced directly from local farms in the Watsonville, Gilroy, Bakersfield, and Santa Cruz areas.

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Higher overall mango volume shipped in February thanks to Peruvian supply According to the Mango Crop Report by the National Mango Board, overall mango shipped from week 4 (01/25/2025) to week 8 (02/22/2025) is expected to be about 94% higher year-over-year. 

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California is expected to see the largest avocado crop yield since 2020 Growers expect favorable weather, and some are even picking the fruit now in time for Big Game promotions during the Super Bowl.

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Opinion View All

  • 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: 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

Agronometrics in Charts: Imports drive year-round availability of fresh produce in the US - USDA

Since the 2008 completion of the transition to tariff- and quota-free trade among Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), imports of fresh produce have steadily grown.
January 21 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: GTD Exclusive: I probably wouldn’t like to be in their shoes in January 2025

Are Trump's tariffs and the port strike likely to occur simultaneously in January 2025? What would be the consequences for U.S. consumers and blueberry exporters? Explore the latest insights from blueberry industry expert Diego Castagnasso.
January 16 , 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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