Maersk to cut 10,000 jobs

The Danish company, which owns the world’s second largest fleet, will be “intensifying” cost-saving measures.

November 08 , 2023

It’s not the nice ginger story that needs telling

Through trial and expensive error, Rodrigo Bedoya and his friends became the first exporters of fresh organic Peruvian ginger to the U.S. and Europe.

November 07 , 2023

U.S. food insecurity continues upward trend

A recent report by the USDA’s Economic Research Service indicates that food insecurity rose in the U.S. between 2020 and 2022.

November 06 , 2023

Peruvian avocado exports to the U.S. down in 2022-23

ProHass President Juan Carlos Paredes tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the “many close ties between importers and Mexican producers”, and the U.S. consumers’ year round supply preference as some of the woes encountered this season by Peruvian exporters.

November 06 , 2023

Walmart announces “re-grand opening” of 117 remodeled stores

In a statement, the company said this will be the largest single-day rollout of re-grand openings in the history of Walmart.

November 01 , 2023

Colombian avocados build U.S. expansion

Colombia plans to become the world’s second avocado largest producer by 2040, surpassing Chile and Peru, which currently lead South America’s avocado industry.

October 27 , 2023

Mexican mango region declared fruit fly free

The declaration is valid for 24 months, during which time growers must continue to monitor and control the pest in order to prevent the fly population from increasing.

October 26 , 2023

AUTUMNCRISP Brand Grapes Pique Consumer Interest

AUTUMNCRISP® grapes are transforming the table grape category, and consumers are taking notice.

October 24 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian grapes bridging supply gaps left behind by Hurricane Hilary

Peru has been on a strong growth streak, with an average increase of 20% over the past three seasons in the north.