Produce Distributors Association adds Procacci president to its board

Procacci replaces Mike Maxwell, who has played a pivotal role in transforming PDA from a grassroots advocacy group to the premier organization representing wholesale receivers nationwide.

February 19 , 2025

GrubMarket acquires Bay Cities Produce

This acquisition brings significant operational synergies between Bay Cities Produce and GrubMarket’s Daylight Foods, one of the largest food service companies in California.

February 19 , 2025

Citrus preservation treatment FruitMag wins SEAL award

FruitMag is a sustainable, mineral-based treatment created to reduce post-harvest loss and extend all citrus fruit shelf life.

February 19 , 2025

Oregon State University management strategies to combat spotted wing drosophila

The fruit fly has become an issue for fruit-growing regions around the state because, unlike other fruit flies, the SWD females lay eggs in ripe, healthy fruit.

February 19 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian agri-exports surged by 22.1% in 2024

Among the food categories, fresh fruits and vegetables experienced some of the slowest price increases, reflecting an overall trend of stabilization in food costs.

February 18 , 2025

Report: Global agriculture industry value to reach $227B in 2029

The Agriculture Industry Outlook covers vertical farming, plant breeding, precision farming, regenerative agriculture, blockchain in agriculture, smart irrigation, connected agriculture, agriculture drones, and agricultural biological markets.

February 18 , 2025

South Korean fruit imports saw 20% spike in 2024

The South Korean government has also reduced tariffs on fruit imports to address rising demand and combat inflation.

February 18 , 2025

Peru: Grape season set to close with record exports amid strong recovery

Joaquín Balarezo, general manager of Ecosac, estimates that Peruvian grape exports will reach a record of 80 million boxes, surpassing previous seasons.

February 18 , 2025

Peruvian avocado growers gather to control fruit flies

These actions have increased exports in recent years, with more than 22 thousand tons of avocado marketed in the last season.

February 18 , 2025

Mexican avocado exports drop as US prices spike

Both Colombia and California also saw reductions in their supply.

February 18 , 2025