U.S. suspends Mexican avocado imports

Mexico has acknowledged that the U.S. government has suspended all imports of Mexican avocados after a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico received a threat.

February 14 , 2022

Tips for harvesting olive trees

Harvesting olive trees begins in late August through November depending upon the region, variety, and desired ripeness.

February 11 , 2022

Inflation gobbles up fresh produce - report

Avocado prices have doubled in a year, and blueberry prices are up 45 percent, according to a Washington Post article.

February 10 , 2022

Avocado prices hit a record high as Super Bowl Sunday approaches

A 20-pound box of Hass avocados from Mexico's largest exporter to the U.S. reportedly costs $6.29 more than it did during the same time period last year.

February 08 , 2022

Autonomous table grape robot among World Ag Expo's new products

The Burro is a self-driven, four-wheeled ATV that has been tested on local table grapes — one of the most labor-intensive crops grown in the San Joaquin Valley.

February 07 , 2022

Onion-linked salmonella outbreak is over, with more than 1,000 sickened

No one died, but of 778 people with information available there were 260 so sick they had to be admitted to hospitals.

February 03 , 2022

Seven key soil functions

Recognition that soil is not a limitless resource and that its appreciation and protection can improve the impact of these functions.

February 03 , 2022

Global fresh produce trade associations form coalition to address rising costs

The global coalition will proactively voice the concerns of the global industry regarding the increased supply chain disruptions and propose common solutions.

February 03 , 2022

California avocado forecast released for 2022 season

Market conditions will be a key factor for when California avocado growers begin harvesting; some growers have already begun to pick. Volume is expected to ramp up in earnest around March.

February 01 , 2022

Chiquita banana to ship bananas via Florida's Port Manatee

Previously, Chiquita bananas arrived at local grocers by truck delivery after cargo delivery to Port Everglades.

January 31 , 2022