Medium avocado sizes see price dip in the U.S.

Mexico continues to dominate the U.S. market with a 75% share, followed by California (17%) and Peru, which has reduced its volume. 

September 11 , 2024

Chilean group Empresas Sutil agrees to acquire National Raisin Company

The National Raisin Company indicated that this operation will allow it to grow and diversify its international supply network in North America and Asia.

September 10 , 2024

Another season, another cantaloupe recall

The fruit was distributed between August 13 and 17 at various retail supermarkets in five states, specifically Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia.

September 09 , 2024

Guatemalan avocado industry preparing for 2025 U.S. debut

With the consultation process completed, the sector hopes to receive a final confirmation “any day now”.

September 09 , 2024

Michigan's apple harvest is starting early this season

Growers didn't experience significant frost and freeze events after that early bloom, meaning a plentiful crop was harvested about 10 days earlier than usual. 

September 05 , 2024

CEOs of Kroger & Albertsons defend merger in trial

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued early this year to prevent the deal, alleging it would eliminate competition and raise grocery prices at a time of already high food price inflation.

September 04 , 2024

IBO report shows continuous growth of blueberry industry in 2024

The Americas continue to be the top blueberry-producing region, but there is are growing areas, expansion, and acceleration in Peru, Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean, North America, and China.

September 04 , 2024

Challenges for Mexico to remain at the helm of the avocado market

Giovanni Cavaletto, president of GLC Cerritos, talks about Jalisco's role in making Mexico a more complete supplier to the U.S. market.

September 03 , 2024

Unifrutti welcomes Verfrut to its global platform completing strategic acquisition in Latin America

With the addition of Verfrut, Unifrutti consolidates its grape, cherry, apple, and blueberry portfolio, becoming one of the largest table grape and cherry producers in the world.

September 02 , 2024

China's cherry production and imports expected to continue growing this season

August 30 , 2024