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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.
January 06 , 2025

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.
January 06 , 2025

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.
January 06 , 2025

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.
January 06 , 2025

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.
January 06 , 2025
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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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Organic blueberries from Chile and Peru available throughout early months of this year The volumes, originating from Naturipe’s South American growing operations in Peru and Chile, are among the highest quality in taste and appearance and will resonate well with retailers and customers alike, the company said in a release. 

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Hapag-Lloyd announces surcharges on imports to U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports The surcharges will only be applied if the potential strike is put in motion and will not apply to containers already on their way to their destination before the set date. 

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The use of yeast could extend the life-span of berries An initiative born in Chile, led by researchers at El Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias (INIA) La Cruz, in collaboration with the University of Santiago, aims to extend the shelf life of the fruit and reduce post-harvest losses utilizing yeast. 

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USDA updates inspection regulations for fresh fruits Key changes include implementing a fee structure based on weight for specific Section 8e import inspections.

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Sunkist celebrates Lunar New Year 2025 with Year of the Snake Citrus packaging The specially designed 10lb cartons are versatile, holding Navel or Cara oranges, while the matching display bins can have a variety of in-season citrus, including Pummelos.

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BCfresh appoints industry veteran Steve Roosdahl as new CEO Roosdahl will succeed Murray Driediger, who will retire on March 31, 2025, following an 18-year tenure leading the organization.

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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. 

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New president of ProHass: 'The Peruvian avocado industry has become an important player internationally' Peru is currently the second-largest exporter of avocados in the world, finishing 2024 with nearly 550,000 tons.

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Chile's fruit industry plans for 2025: “The biggest challenge we face is to maintain quality” Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the president of Frutas de Chile, Iván Marambio, about the industry's projection for 2025, in which the first challenge “is to move forward with the season.”

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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 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

Agronometrics in Charts: US table grape market rebounds following Hurricane Hilary’s impact

Production is projected to increase by nearly 200,000 tons to 845,000 in 2024, recovering fully from damage caused by Hurricane Hilary last year.
December 17 , 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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