New avocado variety is the perfect complement for Hass orchards

The Luna variety is part of the same family as the Hass avocado, which is why they share many characteristics. 

May 15 , 2024

Avocado production will suffer due to climate change

Mexico, the world's biggest producer of avocado, could see its potential avocado growing areas reduced by 31% by 2050 even if global average temperature rise was limited to under 2C, and as much as 43% if global average temperature rises towards 5C.

May 14 , 2024

Baltimore Port transit may resume by the end of the month

Maersk, which was chartering the Dali vessel at the time of the accident is still removing containers from the ship, which was freed from the wreckage of the bridge on Monday after a series of precision explosions. 

May 14 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Farmers' share: Disparity in fresh strawberry prices

According to the USDA Economic Research Service, American farmers have been getting just over half of the total amount consumers spend on fresh strawberries since 2020.

May 14 , 2024

South African blueberry exporters expected to reach their goal

North South Africa's blueberry season has started and industry growers anticipate a growth in exports of 10%

May 14 , 2024

US Blueberry council prepares for Spring holidays

May 14 , 2024

Chiquita loses insurance appeal connected to paramilitary financing case

The case involves the families of six Americans killed by the Armed Revolutionary Forces of Colombia (FARC).

May 14 , 2024

California stone fruit growers anticipate positive season

Overall, growers report the weather has been very good this season, which allowed the harvest to start about a week earlier. 

May 14 , 2024

Australian avocados enter Indian market

May 13 , 2024

China to source blueberries from Serbia

On May 8, the General Administration of Customs of China issued a document establishing the phytosanitary requirements that the Balkan peninsula country in southeastern Europe must meet in order to export fresh blueberries to the Asian giant's market.

May 13 , 2024