Michigan apple growers estimate 32 billion bushels in 2023

There are more than 14.9 million apple trees in commercial production, covering 34,500 acres on 775 family-run farms in Michigan.

August 21 , 2023

Carbon neutral pineapple from Costa Rica is finalist in world sustainability awards

Del Monte Zero is Fresh Del Monte's first certified carbon-neutral pineapple, and is the result of efforts based mainly on the improvement of the transportation fleet and the constant monitoring of emissions.

August 21 , 2023

Washington apple exports down 18.7%

Of the state’s apple exports, 63.2% have gone to Mexico and Canada, with 36.8% going offshore.

August 18 , 2023

Michigan apple crop looks “excellent”

September will bring harvests of Premier Honeycrisp and Wildfire Gala apples, which are tender, earlier varieties.

August 16 , 2023

Sun World’s first global grape marketing campaign

The fully integrated campaign – expected to be the largest ever for a branded grape – aims to raise retail and consumer awareness and stimulate demand for these grapes.

August 15 , 2023

Chilean exports to the U.S. up fivefold

In 2003, Chile became the sixth country worldwide and the first from South America to have an FTA with the U.S.

August 09 , 2023

Agronometrics Interviews: A tour of the U.S. apple season with United Apple Sales

Brett Baker, president and sales manager of United Apple Sales, analyzes prices, production volumes, trade and more.

August 08 , 2023

Updated Market News app is out

The app, first launched in February 2022 and expanded in June 2022, gives agricultural producers and others in the supply chain instant access to current market information. 

August 07 , 2023

Colombia’s new fresh fruit offerings making waves

Avocado, Tahitian lime, purple passion fruit, mango, oranges and pineapples lead the uptick.

August 07 , 2023

Pennsylvania’s apple harvest begins

In its 110th year of business, Rice Fruit had a slightly early start, the company began apple harvest on early varieties and will begin shipping the first days of August.  

August 04 , 2023