Western water on the precipice

Low water supplies in the Western United States have reached a desperate situation. As replenishing rain will not fall, civic and business leaders are stepping up to ease the situation as much as possible.

October 13 , 2022

Extreme cold hinders crops in New Zealand

New Zealand growers are currently assessing the damage caused by the frosts. The extreme temperatures were recorded during the first week of October and are expected to severely impact crops in the area.

October 12 , 2022

Mexican berries reach $2B in exports in H1

With a total 467,153 tons shipped during the previous season, strawberry exports grew almost by 9% year-on-year. Mexico is currently the 2nd. berry producer in the world, behind China, with an average annual growth rate of 5% for the last decade.

October 12 , 2022

Prices spike with low Central Valley lettuce supplies

Hot weather in California’s Central Valley activated the Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV), hindering lettuce production and causing FOB prices to dramatically increase.

October 12 , 2022

Ecuadorian blueberries enter the international market

Ecuadorian blueberries will now be available in the international market, following a shipment of five tons exported by sea. 

October 11 , 2022

South African berry exports threatened by port worker strike

A third of South Africa's berry producers who are currently unprofitable now reportedly hang in the balance due to the strike.

October 11 , 2022

Peru adding far less avocado hectarage this year following law reform

In other Peruvian avocado news, the country's shipments to the U.S. market have risen by about 30% year-on-year so far during 2022, amid production issues over recent months in Mexico. 

October 10 , 2022

Oppy to deliver record volumes of Cotton Candy grapes this year

Grower-marketer Oppy expects to deliver record volumes of Cotton Candy grapes this year as it enters its third season providing the Brazilian-produced supplies.

October 07 , 2022

U.S. grocery store prices climb as a third of U.S. population struggles to secure food

Grocery prices increased by 14% in August, according to the U.S. government. This is the highest annual increase since March 1979.

October 07 , 2022

Mann Packing set to relaunch Stringless Sugar Snap Peas

Following a packaging redesign, Mann Packing Co. will be relaunching its famous Stringless Sugar Snap Peas.

October 07 , 2022