Increased demand for Argentine blueberries amid LATAM supply drop

Up to mid-November, the United States represented 38% of total exports, reaching 3,000 tons. At the beginning of the same month, Argentina exported 360 tons of blueberries to the U.S. alone. 

December 08 , 2023

Mission Produce launches second part of Discover campaign

The firm maintains long-standing relationships with growers around the world and uses precision farming to maintain a year-round supply of avocados and mangos.

December 08 , 2023

U.S agencies join forces to tackle food waste

Food is the single most common material found in U.S. landfills.

December 07 , 2023

Peruvian mango exports to drop by three-quarters in 2023-24

The drop in export volumes has caused prices to surge, even double the price of last season for fruit transported by air. 

December 07 , 2023

Lawsuit filed in deadly cantaloupe Salmonella outbreak

A legal team is representing the family of a one-year-old boy who contracted a severe infection after consuming tainted cantaloupe from a fruit platter.

December 07 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Commencement of the Chilean cherry season fraught with challenges

Unforeseen climatic events, including heavy rains and the El Niño phenomenon, have prompted a 15% reduction from the initial October forecast.

December 07 , 2023

Oppy and UP Vertical Farms introduce top seal pack

This packaging aims to better meet the evolving needs of the market, combining sustainability, freshness and an enhanced eating experience. 

December 07 , 2023

U.S. food inflation to decrease in 2024

The USDA's food price outlook suggests that while prices will continue to slow down in 2024, they are not expected to decline.

December 06 , 2023

Chile: Blueberry industry focusing on varietal reconversion amid another production drop

With new varieties, consumers are demanding higher quality blueberries from all sources, which for Chile means competing with countries that are more advanced in this regard.

December 06 , 2023

Sea freight rates to continue upward trend in 2024

Prices were down almost 5% in October, with the index now standing 62% lower year-on-year.

December 06 , 2023