Early South African pome fruit crop brings positive projections

With the 2024 harvest underway and a week to ten days earlier than anticipated, all indications point to promising apple export volumes and a slightly below-average pear export crop.

January 17 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: 2023 - Year in Review

The somewhat atypical inflation figures are anticipated to prompt a decline in interest rates in 2024, facilitating a sought-after "soft landing" for the U.S. economy.

January 16 , 2024

Dole expands tropical fruit shipping capacity

The service, which officially started Dec. 31, 2023, will deploy two 1,200 FEU container vessels, MV Robin-2, and MV Robin-5 in a 14-day rotation. 

January 10 , 2024

USDA offering agribusiness trade mission to India

Total U.S. agricultural and related product exports to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka exceeded $2.5 billion in 2022, with January – October 2023 exports reaching more than $1.7 billion.

January 10 , 2024

Agronometrics: U.S. Apple Association placing high emphasis on exports amidst record surge in holding volumes

The total apple holding figure stands at approximately 190 million bushels

January 09 , 2024

Supply of late-season EverCrisp variety growing

EverCrisp is available through May from the Midwest and Washington state growing regions. 

January 08 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: A look at the U.S. table grape market

U.S. table grape imports for 2023-24 are forecast to rise slightly to 760,000 tons, assuming normal Panama Canal shipping volumes.

January 04 , 2024

World apple production recovering in 2024

U.S. production is projected up 56,000 tons for a 4.4 million total, with good growing conditions spurring a recovery in Washington state output following last year’s damaging spring weather.

December 22 , 2023

Costa Rican pineapples recovered in 2023

The United States is the main market for this product, with 84% of pineapples consumed in the U.S. coming from Costa Rica. 

December 20 , 2023

CMI Orchards announces leadership changes

“Each one of these team members stepping into their new roles has proven their dedication to excellence across the board, whether it’s leading their colleagues, servicing our customers, or supporting our growers,” says Bob Mast, president of CMI.

December 20 , 2023