Red River Valley spuds: “very nice crop”

Red River Valley fresh potato growers expect “a very nice crop” this fall, according to Ted Kreis, administrator of the Red River Valley Fresh Potato Growers Cooperative, based in E. Grand Forks, MN.

September 20 , 2023

Ecuadorian banana industry struggling against drug trafficking

Banana shipments to different countries have been confiscated with large amounts of drugs, most recently, Spanish authorities found nearly 9.5 tons of cocaine in banana cases shipped from Ecuador, the largest drug bust in the country’s history. 

September 19 , 2023

Continental Fresh seeks protection for high-value mangos from Mexico

Continental Fresh is focused on maximizing mango freshness which requires tracking shipping locations and arrival times while maintaining consistent refrigerated container temperatures between 48–50 °F.

September 19 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Hurricane Hilary disrupts California’s grape season

The California Table Grape Commission has unveiled the impact of Hurricane Hilary on the state's grape crop, estimating an initial loss of 25 million boxes, each weighing 8.6 kilograms.

September 19 , 2023

Politics and storms don't mix

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked for federal help for Florida to recover from “extensive agricultural damage from Hurricane Idalia."

September 19 , 2023

Crowley Shipping announces new leader

Crowley has appointed industry leader James Fowler as senior vice president and general manager of its Crowley Shipping business unit.

September 19 , 2023

El Niño: Peruvian mango volumes could drop by 80% in 2024

Mango groves suffered a drastic flowering decrease due to high temperatures in Peru’s northern coast.

September 18 , 2023

Sprouts Farmers Market hit 400th store milestone

The newly unveiled store is part of the company’s 10% unit growth plan, which includes opening two dozen new stores across the U.S.

September 18 , 2023

Peru and Chile jointly boost U.S. grape consumption

The U.S. is the largest destination market for both Chile and Peru, with shipments representing 49% and 46% of total exports for each country, respectively.

September 18 , 2023

China expanding frozen food exports 

China currently holds 12% of the global market share of the frozen food market, making it a notable player in the industry. 

September 16 , 2023