Agronometrics in Charts: 2022: Grapes in Review

After three years of reduced output, US table grape production will climb by 24,000 tons to 850,000 tons in the 2022–2023 growing season.

December 23 , 2022

North Bay offers premium South American sweet cherries

Atop the volume increase, added political and economic tensions in China will drive an increased percentage of the Chilean cherry crop could hit the North American market this year. 

December 22 , 2022

Oro helps extend U.S. market for Kapi Kapi

Oro, which translates as “Gold” in Spanish, is offered alongside Kapi Kapi’s traditional and Crownless pineapple varieties as well as Kapi Kapi premium bananas.

December 22 , 2022

From the CEO’s desk: Branding fresh fruit

Vanguard's CEO Craig Stauffer reflects on the retail experience and branding for fresh fruit.

December 22 , 2022

U.S. Apple exports see major changes

Washington’s apple export business is significantly down compared to pre-Covid years. The industry shipped large apple volumes to India. Now, tariffs prevent those volumes and generally, international markets have declined. 

December 22 , 2022

Pinkglow pineapple available in limited quantities

Promoted as a gift for the consumer that has everything, Fresh Del Monte North America has presented its trademarked Pinkglow pineapples. The fruit was first introduced online in October 2020.

December 21 , 2022

Oppy Transport looks at rearview mirror on 30-year long haul

Vigorous expansion plans continue to roll out across the U.S. and Canada

December 21 , 2022

Organic apple sales pioneer Matt Miles dies

Matt is survived by his wife Kristi, daughters Ashley and Sydney, his parents and one brother. Memorial services will be at a later date.

December 20 , 2022

Global table grape production estimated up 7% for 2022-23

The USDA projects the world's fresh table grape production to rise by 1.2 to 27.4 million in 2022-23.

December 16 , 2022

U.S. apple production down 7% year-on-year

Gala apples scored the highest production with 19.5 million bushels, followed by Red Delicious at 13.9 million. The Fuji variety also yielded high volumes, with 11.4 bushels.

December 16 , 2022