Fresh produce dollar gains up, but volume sales down

Fresh produce saw above average dollar gains year-on-year in May, thanks to prices being up 9 percent per unit.

June 17 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian mangoes set out to capture diverse markets

It is expected that this season, Peru's mango exports will increase of 42.8% in comparison to the previous season, thanks to expansion in production areas and the new markets that Senasa is setting out to open.

June 16 , 2022

Mission Produce looks south amid Mexican supply uncertainty

In an earnings call, the Mission Produce CEO said demand in core U.S. markets had proven to be resilient and largely inelastic.

June 16 , 2022

Summer Citrus from South Africa announces the start of its 2022 season

The first vessel, which contains 3,900 pallets of Clementines and Navel Oranges, will arrive into the U.S. Port of Philadelphia this week.

June 15 , 2022

How to peel and pit an avocado

Though Simon and Garfunkel weren't thinking of avocados when they wrote "Slip Sliding Away," this phrase might describe our experience trying to peel and pit an avocado.

June 15 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Higher prices in sight for Mexican limes

Most of the country's growing regions have had insufficient rainfall since the past three months - this coupled with the high recorded temperatures is likely to lead to lower volumes.

June 14 , 2022

Watch: How to plant and grow strawberries at home

In this video, common questions are answered about how to grow strawberries successfully, including how to plant and care for strawberries, watering, fertilizing, and when to harvest.

June 13 , 2022

How to make fruits and vegetables last longer in hot weather

Hot weather isn’t kind to most fresh produce, but there are steps you can take to help fruits and vegetables last longer, says a University of Florida scientist.

June 10 , 2022

Hail damage to Mexican avocados predicted to be worth more than 2 billion pesos

Juan Manuel Bermúdez Aguilar, who is the coordinator of the Local Plant Health Board in Santa Ana Zirosto, estimated the economic effects of the hailstorm on the avocado production sector.