U.S. remains leading market for Chilean citrus

The U.S. market imports 98% percent of Chilean clementine production , 93% of mandarins, and 91% of oranges.

November 30 , 2023

Australian app helping farmers improve returns

The digital marketplace connects growers with retailers, processors and food-rescue organizations to give new life to excess and out of specification produce. 

November 30 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Unprecedented decline in volume projected for Peru's 2023-24 mango season

As the sector grapples with these unprecedented challenges, the focus remains on strategic resilience to ensure the sustained operation of global mango supply chains.

November 30 , 2023

Project looks at adding antimicrobials to stone fruit

Packinghouses typically apply an edible wax coating to stone fruit to slow moisture loss or dehydration during storage and extend shelf life. While this mixture addresses the respective targets, it isn’t effective against Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes.

November 29 , 2023

UF research developing off-season blueberries

Scientists evaluated 536 varieties of the Southern Highbush Blueberry and found that blueberry crops are “day-length insensitive”.

November 29 , 2023

Merchandising tips for produce retail holiday sales 

A few things to keep in mind are convenience, variety, and good value for hurried shoppers seeking the best prices.  

November 29 , 2023

Peruvian blueberry prices up 55% in the U.S. over 2022

The Peruvian blueberry campaign started early in week 18 this year due to weather conditions, and in week 43 it reached its highest price of $8.50 per kilogram. 

November 29 , 2023

Kroger shuts down Kitchen United food halls at stores

No specific details have been given as to why the retailer has shut down all Kitchen United locations. 

November 29 , 2023

New Zealand specialty apricots’ international debut

Ardgour Valley Orchards’ Director Sharon Kirk says three specialty varieties bred by New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research specifically for the Central Otago growing region will be exported progressively between December and February.

November 28 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Varietal replacement continues to influence Chilean grape exports

The USDA report notes a declining trend in the table grape planting area due to long-term economic challenges, including increased international competition and low prices for traditional grape varieties.

November 28 , 2023