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Canadian duty changes are coming

The federal government is launching a multi-year initiative that will transform the collection of duties and taxes for goods imported into Canada.
July 07 , 2023

Hass avocado sales grew 20% during St. Patrick’s Day

The report details the retail dollar sales, volume, and average sale price for Hass avocados during the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, and St. Patrick’s Day holiday weeks.
July 07 , 2023

Piura mango exports hindered by lack of flowering

Producers are warning that December exports to Europe would be virtually non-existent if the situation continues.
July 07 , 2023

Water saving and extreme drought, Arrigoni comes out top in an independent test 

PRESS RELEASE Trials performed in France provide fresh confirmation of the quality and efficiency of Arrigoni solutions, not just for active protection against insects and diseases but also for shading crops and thus saving water. The results of a three-year trial conducted at Biltzheim in the Haut-Rhin département furnish concrete proof that the Arrigoni Prisma® range is the […]
July 07 , 2023

Chile's main market for frozen blueberries is North America

Chile keeps leading global exports of frozen blueberries in 2023, both conventional and organic. 
July 06 , 2023

OPS keynote addresses 63 million tons of food waste

A U.S. grocery store’s net monthly profits are $40,000. This figure happens to match the estimated value of monthly food waste. Ryan Begin, CEO and co-founder at Divert, is addressing this on July 12 at the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey.
July 06 , 2023

SanLucar bringing Canary papayas to Europe

The fruit is cultivated in the warm climate of the Canary Islands off the Spanish coast, with  average year round temperatures between 64ºF and 82ºF. This ensures abundant yields and high quality 12 months a year.
July 06 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: New Jersey gearing up for its blueberry season

Demand for the fruit has remained durable, with no discernible impact from inflationary pressures or reductions in consumer spending.
July 06 , 2023

U.S. Importers Association discuss challenging 2023 for Peruvian asparagus

The combination of the cyclone with El Niño has led growing temperatures to reach between 80-95 degrees F in some areas, during this time of the year temperatures range from 65 to 70 degrees on average.
July 05 , 2023

Australian table grape season’s silver lining

Table grape export volumes increased by 20,000 tons to more than 130,000 tons – worth more than $570 million – lower than the industry’s pre-Covid peak, but an improvement on the past two seasons. 
July 05 , 2023