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California avocado volume ramping up in March

Heavy January rains were welcomed throughout California’s avocado production areas. 
February 22 , 2023

Chile’s latest grape forecast pegs exports 10% down in 2022-23

The new forecast indicates that exports would reach 67.1 million boxes. Of this amount, 36 million  boxes will be of new varieties, while 19.5 million boxes will consist of traditional varieties.
February 17 , 2023

Mexican avocado exports to the U.S. now worth $3B

The country’s sustainable practices and an efficient and effective use of water resources have allowed the industry to secure surplus volumes in order to set annual records in the international market.
February 15 , 2023

Peruvian avocado industry forecasts 13% rise in exports

After a positive 2022, the Peruvian avocado industry is preparing to export an estimated 624,000 tons of the fruit in the 2023 season.
February 14 , 2023

Mexican spring veg in ‘Go Weather’

Eggplant sales are expected to go up for Ash Wednesday and new sets of cucumbers and zucchini will be coming into production.
February 13 , 2023

Spain launches new heat-resistant apple variety

The variety is capable of thriving in high temperatures, allowing this cultivar to easily adapt to less favorable climatic conditions.
February 10 , 2023

Colombian Hass avocado ready to make a touchdown at the Super Bowl

Colombian institutions and businessmen are making strategic plays to accumulate yards and score during the LVII version of the Super Bowl.
February 10 , 2023

Dole to sell Fresh Vegetable Division to Chiquita

Dole plc has announced a definitive agreement to sell Dole’s Fresh Vegetables Division to an affiliate of Fresh Express Incorporated for approximately $293 million in cash.
January 31 , 2023

Peruvian exports to U.S. rose by 23% through November

Shipments of traditional products in the first eleven months of 2022 totaled US$ 2,719 million, showing a growth of 29.4% year-on-year.
January 31 , 2023

California avocado season forecast announced

Weather and market conditions will be key factors for when California avocado growers begin harvesting and some growers may delay picking to allow their avocados time to increase in size. 
January 31 , 2023