Chilean cherries close record-breaking 2023-24 campaign in China

More than 90,000 kg, nearly 200,000 lbs, of the Cerasina cherry variety arrived in China on March 18 on the vessel Seaspan Belief.

March 25 , 2024

Green queen of health: Research shows benefits of daily avocado consumption

Nutritional science researchers Kristina Petersen and Penny Kris-Etherton found, in a study of 1,008 U.S. consumers, that eating just one avocado a day improved overall diet quality among participants.

March 25 , 2024

Peru's pomegranate industry struggles as production drops 40%

The business has turned to small farmers, with 1 or 3 hectares who have lower production costs and find it to be a profitable product.

March 25 , 2024

FTC report suggests US grocers profited from inflation

The results showed food and beverage retailer revenues increased to more than 6% over total costs in 2021.

March 22 , 2024

Fruit World rolls out final winter citrus shipments

Based in Reedley, the company projects to harvest specialty citrus for another month and citrus staples into late April or early May.

March 22 , 2024

Global water management minds converge in Chile

The importance of the ACADES Congress is to promote education about desalination methods and generate public trust.

March 22 , 2024

Border policy, agriculture trade focus of US-Mexico summit

The conference facilitates conversation between industry leaders and government officials about the latest policy updates and events affecting agriculture and commerce. 

March 22 , 2024

Peruvian mango season ending with 65% volume drop, APEM says

In 2023, Cyclone Yaku brought 52 consecutive days of rain to Peru. In some producing areas, like the San Lorenzo Valley in Piura, the rugged terrain made it almost impossible to drain excess water. This led to quality issues.

March 22 , 2024

Tomato virus, detrimental to yield, found in Ontario wastewater study

The devastating plant pathogen infects tomato and pepper plants with nearly 100% disease incidence.

March 22 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Chilean table grape season in full swing

The United States is anticipated to absorb approximately 57% of Chilean supplies, equivalent to around 35 million boxes.

March 21 , 2024