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Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the commercial manager of Exportadora RIOblanco, Nicolas Damm, who said that currently in the U.S. market, there is room for Peruvian and Chilean fruit.

Authorities said the drug was hidden in 320 bags, with an estimated value of $250 million, and the shipment had arrived from Guatemala.

Colombia is the fourth country in Latin America with the most land available for agricultural production and the third with the greatest water resources and climatic biodiversity.

Mexico supplied 97% of the U.S. market, while Colombia contributed 2% and Chile and the Dominican Republic less than 1%.

During the LXV Summit of Presidents of the Member States of Mercosur and Associated States held in Montevideo, Uruguay, The European Union and Mercosur countries signed a trade agreement after 25 years of negotiations between the two blocks. 

EOSTA imports rainfall-grown avocados from countries like Kenya and Tanzania, where conditions are perfect for this growth approach.

Best known as a premium first-to-market New Zealand export apple, a1 Apple has made an impact with its red color, crisp texture, and balanced flavor, particularly in Asian markets, where it has proven to be an early-season favorite with consumers. 

HAB also acknowledged the dedication and service of outgoing board members Mark Vawter, Aaron Acosta, Chris Henry, and Byron Talley.

Avocados From Mexico recently appointed Curt Webber, formerly with PepsiCo, as Director of Sales and marketing for the food service business. In his new role, Webber will be responsible for leading the strategic development and execution of AFM’s food service agenda to drive brand equity and long-term demand for fresh avocados in the United States […]

To gain an insight into the dried plums industry, Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the head of the plum program at PacificNut, Pablo Campino.