U.S.: South American mango import season to close with larger volumes

Brazil, Ecuador and Peru, three of the main mango exporters to the U.S. market, are seeing very positive balances during this winter season.

January 10 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: 2022: Avocados in Review

While retail avocado prices were high during the first half of the year, consumer demand continued in July. This occurred even at a time when consumer dollars were being stretched thanks to inflation.

January 10 , 2023

When it rains in California, it pours

California’s prayers for rain have been answered. And then some.

January 06 , 2023

2022 U.S. avocado prices reach dollar sales peak

Prices peaked at around $72 per pack during the final weeks of June. With higher prices, annual overall dollar sales for the commodity rose 7% to over $2,399 million.

January 05 , 2023

Sumo mandarin season returning with record volumes

The upcoming 13th season is set to start in early January and continue through April, doubling the amount of fruit harvested in the prior year.

January 04 , 2023

Mission Produce announces 2022 financial results

The fourth quarter revenue reached $238 million, which was flat with the prior year period.

January 04 , 2023

Colombian fresh mangoes make U.S. market debut

Mangoes are now part of a total of 108 fresh Colombian agricultural products that have been green lit to enter the U.S. market.

January 03 , 2023

Investment in South African citrus industry restrained by myriad recent challenges - USDA

The widespread challenges that the South African citrus sector has faced over recent seasons are restraining investment in the industry, according to a USDA report.

December 23 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: 2022: Grapes in Review

After three years of reduced output, US table grape production will climb by 24,000 tons to 850,000 tons in the 2022–2023 growing season.