Agronometrics in Charts: Apple market sees high pricing in 2021

In July of this year, the average prices of apples in the U.S. market were US$1.63 per kilogram, a 22 percent increase year on year.

August 03 , 2021

Learning from Pink Lady’s branding success in the U.K.

As one of the few fresh produce brands in the UK, PBUK takes a look at what others can learn about increasing household penetration and retail sales, and how retailers can tap into Pink Lady’s brand awareness.

August 02 , 2021

Dole plc announces pricing of Initial Public Offering

The company has announced an initial public offering with a price that is at the low end of the range that it had estimated earlier this week. 

July 30 , 2021

Is gene editing the future of the produce industry?

In a recent Produce Marketing Association Webinar, three panelists spoke about gene editing and how it can be beneficial for the industry.

July 29 , 2021

Another massive cocaine seizure at Rotterdam port related to tropical fruit

Customs officials found over 1,500 kilograms of cocaine in one shipment and more than 3,000 kilograms in another with a street value US$135.7 million, spread over the two hauls.

July 28 , 2021

Copefrut mitigates and neutralizes the carbon footprint

The major Chile-based fruit grower says that the data is clear: to stop the climate crisis, it is necessary to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.

July 22 , 2021

U.S. states struggle with more extreme heat as UFW urges more protections

The U.S. West experienced yet another heatwave this past weekend causing further challenges for farmers, as United Farm Workers urged greater protections for laborers in Washington.

July 20 , 2021

Berries drive 4% increase in Q2 organic fresh produce sales

Organic fresh produce sales and volume in the second quarter of 2021 continued to show year-over-year growth despite the fact that the second quarter of last year was when the Covid-19 pandemic shuttered most foodservice outlets, causing supermarket sales to soar. 

July 16 , 2021

Heat wave impact on Washington apple crop uncertain

Growers have been protecting their orchards with expansive nets that protect fruit against sunburn, and by spraying water vapor above the trees.

July 13 , 2021

Global avocado production estimated to triple from 2010 to 2030

The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030 says that, while avocado has the lowest production level among the major tropical fruits, it has experienced the fastest growth in production in recent years.

July 12 , 2021