Agronometrics in Charts: Large avocado volumes keep lid on prices

Significantly higher volumes from both California and Mexico since the start of May have had a clear impact on prices relative to last year.

August 04 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Strawberries prices skyrocket as California supplies dip

The average per kilo price of strawberries in the U.S. market in week 29 was roughly double the previous four years, as supplies from Central California declined.

July 28 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: A look back at the history of National Blueberry Month

July is an auspicious month for blueberries. Not only does it bring the blue to the red, white and blue on the Fourth of July, it’s also National Blueberry Month.

July 21 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. lime market seeing highest volumes and lowest prices in five years

Despite the demand boost for citrus in general during the Covid-19 pandemic, so far in 2020 the world's largest lime importer has experienced the lowest prices in five years.

July 14 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Volume and pricing snapshot of the U.S. table grape market

With Mexico and the Coachella Valley having sent lower volumes than last year, the San Joaquin Valley will play an important role as its season gets underway.

July 07 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Will the recent trend of stable avocado prices continue?

The avocado markets have been a rollercoaster ride so far this year, but the last five weeks have offered a sense of stability that has been absent from 2020 thus far.

July 01 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Berry spot market pricing down on last year except for blueberries

Blueberries were alone in the berry category seeing a slight increase in week 25 pricing, with raspberries, blackberries and strawberries all experiencing declines of differing degrees.

June 23 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Clementines fetch higher prices despite larger volumes in the U.S.

The prices of clementines in the U.S. - which are almost entirely supplied by Chile - are up 10% year-on-year despite a massive uptick in volumes.

June 16 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Opportunities for organic blueberries in the U.S. market

New volume opportunities exist for organic blueberries in the U.S. retail, foodservice and ingredient markets, and in export channels, but as the market matures, extracting this growth will require new tools and skills.

June 09 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Avocado prices begin to recover as Mexico winds down

Colin Fain analyzes what has been happening in the U.S. avocado market this year and provides some guesses as to what may happen over the coming months.

June 02 , 2020