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

Two-thirds of Spanish fruit and vegetable imports come from non-EU countries

Spanish imports of fruit and vegetables from non-EU countries grew by 14% year-on-year.

January 24 , 2023

Mexican limes hitting high prices

With lower volumes, the Mexican lime industry is experiencing unusually high prices as the Super Bowl approaches.

January 24 , 2023

Kopke family of companies acquires Vision Global Group

Vision Global Group brings an expanded, consistent and reliable supply of products, further supported by each company’s world-class customer service reputations. 

January 23 , 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

E-commerce and daily price shifts in cherries for the Chinese market

According to “big data on the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit top search” from Baidu, imported cherries have become the most popular New Year’s item in China, overtaking another popular fruit; tangerines.

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

Peru to reduce citrus crops and opt for more profitable cultivars

A substantial drop in citrus prices in the international and national markets, in addition to the rise in production costs, have led agro exporters to "rethink" the business.

January 19 , 2023

Ecuadorian banana exporters are betting on a big comeback for 2023

After a rather catastrophic 2022, Ecuadorian exporters appeal to unity, fair competition, and shared responsibility of all parties in the sector to reverse the situation.

January 19 , 2023

Costa Rica to export carbon neutral pineapples in 2023

The more than 8,000 hectares of forest that the company owns in the country, containing approximately five million trees, neutralize the emissions produced by the Del Monte Zero pineapple.

January 18 , 2023