Agronometrics in Charts: Higher pricing in sight for apples this season

With lower volumes in the West and a majority of apple producers pushing for higher prices, growers’ and packers’ costs have surged and pricing this season is expected to be stronger.

August 18 , 2022

Washington apple crop impacted by cold spring

Despite an expected overall volume decline, emerging varieties and organic production continue to grow in importance as a share of the overall crop.

August 16 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Low temperatures impact apple volumes out of Washington

Apple industry leaders are predicting a smaller-than-average crop this year with most crop estimates ranging from 105 million to 115 million 40-pound boxes.

August 09 , 2022

European apple volumes forecast flat for 2022-23 but pears set for big rise

Pear volumes are set to rise by 20 percent and apple volumes are expected to increase by 1 percent compared to last year, according to figures released at the Prognosfruit 2022 conference in Belgrade, Serbia.

August 08 , 2022

U.S. pear stocks up 75% on July last year

Both apple and pear stocks were on the rise in Europe too, increasing by 16.5 and 27 percent respectively.

August 08 , 2022

UK heatwave causes fruit and vegetable losses

Record temperatures in July caused fruit and vegetables to die on the vine as growers fear the drought and further hot temperatures could ruin harvests this year.

August 03 , 2022

Kapi Kapi heads for U.S. expansion

As one of the leading producers of premium pineapples and bananas in the world, Kapi Kapi has operations on the East Coast of the U.S. and is prepared to expand throughout the country. 

August 03 , 2022

Pink Lady apples named Best Apple in 2022 Healthy Snack Awards

The beloved fruit was named Best Apple in the 2022 Healthy Snack Awards from Good Housekeeping in the Powerhouse Produce category. 

August 03 , 2022

Te Mata Exports NZ and Australia set to merge

The two businesses have worked closely together since Te Mata Exports Australia was established in 2019 and are now uniting to form an integrated Australasian produce export company.

August 01 , 2022

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet to market avocados from Jalisco

“Jalisco is an exciting emerging market for us, and we have found the right partnership to tap into this rich agriculture area,” stated Mayda Sotomayor, President, and CEO of Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet.

July 28 , 2022