Chilean citrus: Mandarin export forecast revised down by a fifth following freeze

Chile's Citrus Comite of Asoex has provided updated export for citrus this season in the wake of a freeze event in late May, with all categories set to see a decline that is expected to be most pronounced in mandarins.

June 29 , 2022

South Africa to appeal against EU decision to reintroduce import regulations on oranges

The South African Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has announced it will appeal against the EU Standing Committee on Plant, Animal, Food and Feed’s decision to reintroduce new import regulations, regarding the entry of the False Codling Moth (FCM) pest.

June 29 , 2022

Mexico's countrywide avocado expansion could strengthen sector

The expansion of large-scale avocado production in Mexico beyond Michoacán is likely to reinforce the country's position as the leading exporter of the fruit to the U.S.

June 29 , 2022

EU publishes stricter import regulations for South African oranges

The South African citrus industry had severely opposed the new rules, saying that they are "disproportionate and unfeasible" and could lead to large gaps in the supply chain and higher prices for EU consumers. 

June 22 , 2022

How to grow your own lemons in a container

If you enjoy container gardening, you will love having a Meyer lemon tree. Here are a few things that may help you be successful.

June 17 , 2022

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