Texas citrus starts in early October

"We currently expect to see a crop peaking on smaller sizes; however, September and October are our rainy months, so there is still an opportunity to increase in size,” says April Flowers, marketing director of Lone Star Citrus Growers.

September 07 , 2023

World Avocado Organization triples retailer collaborations in 12 countries

WAO now has a presence in over 4,000 stores across the UK including Tesco, Waitrose, and Wholefoods, and online at Ocado.com.

September 07 , 2023

Tighter Florida orange supplies drive up prices

The USDA’s latest report, published in July, puts the state's orange yields at 15.8 million 90 pound boxes.

September 07 , 2023

Alaskan concerned for Kroger-Albertsons merger

Alaska representative Mary Peltola is urging the FTC to halt the transaction, citing the state’s highly concentrated grocery market.

September 06 , 2023

At VOG - Home of apples, there is the right apple for every need, 12 months a year

Origin, expertise, sustainability and a wide assortment of varieties and brands make the Consortium an international benchmark for the sector

September 06 , 2023

Mission Produce featuring Peru team at Asia Fruit Logistica

Mission Produce is vertically integrated in Peru, Colombia, and Guatemala with 14,000 acres in production as of June 2023, as well as another 600 acres in production in South Africa as of February 2023. 

September 06 , 2023

Steve Wozniak to talk tech and innovation at The Global Produce & Floral Show

Steve Wozniak will speak about technological innovation and the future of technology at The Global Produce & Floral Show as the International Fresh Produce Association brings business-building speakers to the industry’s top stage Oct. 19-21 in Anaheim, CA.  

September 06 , 2023

Impact of Panama Canal restrictions on fruit imports analyzed

“We do not foresee an impact on volumes of fruit. Liner operators reserve their transits ahead of time and have a priority to pass,” says Sean Mahoney, director of marketing, PhilaPort.

September 06 , 2023

Lack of agricultural inspectors threaten Brazilian grape exports to U.S.

The São Francisco Valley accounts for 95% of all Brazilian grapes produced for export, but the valley has only five agricultural inspectors to analyze and release the product.

September 05 , 2023

Westfalia expanding Mozambique operations

Mozambique’s avocado industry has experienced significant growth, reaching an export volume of 6.5 million pounds in 2022. This represents a 154% increase year-on-year.

September 05 , 2023