Agronometrics Shorts: Chile leads South American nations in global fruit exports

With fresh cherries, plums, and grapes as its primary sources of export, Chile occupies the fifth position, surpassing the $7 billion mark in fruit exports.

April 18 , 2024

A ‘super’ season for Northwest cherries?

Washington is the main cherry-producing state in the U.S., growing nearly 90,000 tons of cherries yearly.

April 18 , 2024

Crespo Organic reports lower mango volumes and smaller fruit in 2023-24

Despite an increase in productive orchards, the company is currently experiencing inconsistent and lower yields.

April 18 , 2024

Ecuadorian banana sector wants consumer education about product value

A few days ago, a popular German grocer ran a special banana sale. The price was €0.88, a little less than a dollar, for 2.2 pounds of bananas. Ecuadorian Banana Exporters Association weighs in on what this means for the sector.

April 18 , 2024

As war continues, Ukrainian farmers find a lifeline in blueberry exports

Oleksandr Pukshyn, sales manager for Ukrainian blueberry exporter Blue Berry LLC says that after two years of war, not many people can afford to buy blueberries, and no one cares about premium products.

April 18 , 2024

British cherry growers optimistic as trees blossom early

The country’s cherry season only lasts two months, from mid-July to mid-September, a short one in comparison to other major producing countries like Türkiye, the United States, and Chile. 

April 17 , 2024

Banana trade: Paramilitary payments, trade tiffs, retail prices and TR4

April 17 , 2024

What California citrus growers may need to recover from a record year for fruit fly 

The state is experiencing the highest level of fruit fly infestations in its recorded history, officials say. There have been more than 900 fruit fly detections in 15 counties as of early 2024, a significant increase from the seven flies found in a typical year.

April 17 , 2024

More fruit and vegetable access approved for WIC food package

WIC food packages provide supplemental foods designed to address the specific nutritional needs of income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum individuals, infants, and children up to five years of age who are at nutritional risk.

April 17 , 2024

Are fruits and vegetables the key to stop snoring?

The study found that participants with a higher adherence to a plant-based diet had 19% lower odds of sleep apnea risk compared to those with an omnivore diet.

April 17 , 2024