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Tasmanian blueberries in the market after a late start

The fruit's supply typically runs from late December to March, with production peaks from early January to mid-February.
January 17 , 2025

A promising start of Spanish avocado season

After several declining seasons marked by adverse climate and a reduction in production areas, the Spanish Tropical Association (AET) forecasts an increase in production of over 15-20% compared to the 2023/24 season. 
January 17 , 2025

I Love Fruit & Veg from Europe initiative fuels exports

Manuela Barzan, I Love Fruit & Veg from Europe Project Coordinator spoke to Freshfruitportal.com about the fruits and vegetables the project highlights and marketing strategies.
January 17 , 2025

The Wonderful Company commits $10M to LA fire relief

The initial commitments announced on Wednesday include $1 million to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and $500,000 to the Los Angeles Police Foundation.
January 16 , 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
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New marketing directors join the California Table Grape Commission The California Table Grape Commission has welcomed Lisa Massie and Alexandra Merritt to the marketing team.   As the director of international marketing for Asia, Massie will lead the marketing work in targeted export markets throughout Asia, focusing on building demand for California table grapes through the work of multiple in-country promotion teams. Massie served as […]

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Hundreds feared to be infected with hepatitis A from frozen blueberries in the Netherlands According to health authorities, the first patient appeared at the end of November last year, but the number of cases has increased.

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Ecuadorian blueberries arrive in Dubai With this new destination, it is estimated that monthly earnings will be close to US$60,000 by next year, reflecting the economic potential of this initiative.

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Fusarium Wilt in Asia, ways to fight against the banana-threatening disease Experts from China, India, and Vietnam speak about the threat the fungal disease poses on each country and the best practices to contain and fight it. 

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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.

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Statement from the Cherry Marketing Institute on FDA’s “healthy” rule The FDA’s revised “Healthy” label criteria are intended to help consumers easily identify foods that are particularly useful as the foundation of a diet consistent with dietary recommendations.

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Planasa appoints Hans Liekens as Global Head of Innovation The company said in the announcement that Liekens’ appointment strengthens Planasa’s business strategy, which focuses on innovation, operational excellence, and international expansion.

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Cosmic Crisp is back in Europe with a young and urban campaign Volumes are expected to reach 21,000 tons. In the northern hemisphere, it is available from January to mid-autumn.

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Sembriexport boosts growth of the Ecuadorian mango sector The firm's Production Manager, Nicolás Rodríguez, explained to FreshFruitPortal.com that the last few seasons have seen mixed results.

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Syngenta Vegetable Seeds partners with Apricus Seeds Apricus Seeds sells open-pollinated and proprietary hybrid seeds throughout North America, South America, Europe, and the Middle East.

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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: 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

Agronometrics in Charts: Labor deal secures U.S. port access, boosting Chilean grape exports

The deal, which resolves a longstanding labor dispute, removes the threat of a January 15 strike that could have derailed shipments during the peak of Chile’s grape export season.
January 14 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: And so it begins… WELCOME 2025!!

Guest article by Diego Castagnasso, a fresh produce and blueberry industry expert.
January 09 , 2025

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
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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