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

AFM reveals Super Bowl teaser for national TV ad

Many months of planning for a Super Bowl promotion by Avocados From Mexico (AFM) are approaching the climatic event. Watch the teaser ad here.

January 31 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican avocados stealing the show once again

Mexico continues to top the charts as the world’s top avocado exporter, with over 6,720 million pounds shipped in the past 3 years.

January 31 , 2023

USDA estimates all citrus categories down for 2022-23

A recent report by the USDA is estimating that global citrus production will decrease in all categories for the upcoming 2023 season.

January 30 , 2023

A major season for new varieties of Chilean table grape

For the first time this year, the export volumes of new varieties of Chilean table grapes are expected to exceed the supply of traditional varieties.

January 27 , 2023

USDA publishes strengthening organic enforcement final rule

The update seeks to protect organic integrity and bolster farmer and consumer confidence in the USDA organic seal by supporting strong organic control systems.

January 25 , 2023

California strawberry industry rain damages approach US$200M

The California Strawberry Commission said that while most family farmers are currently cleaning up minor storm damage, some farms have experienced catastrophic conditions.

January 23 , 2023

AI powered solution could help assess weather damage

With this innovation, scientists hope to minimize interruption to the U.S. produce supply chain due to unexpected weather and climatic events.

January 20 , 2023