Giant Eagle appoints Bill Artman as CEO

In his four decades at the company, Artman has held various executive leadership roles, including president of supermarkets, executive vice president, and senior vice president of retail operations. 

August 30 , 2023

Q&A: Agribusiness consultant Ramon Paz discusses Mexican avocado oversupply

"There is going to be more product than increased demand and that is going to cause prices to moderate a little more. So, the oversupply could drive prices down," Paz foresees.

August 30 , 2023

Panama Canal restrictions to stay in place for at least 10 months

Faced with an unprecedented drought this year, combined with the onset of the El Niño weather phenomenon, Panama Canal administrators have cut the draft restrictions for ships transiting its larger neopanamax locks by six feet.

August 29 , 2023

Westfalia Fruit applauds South African avocado exports admission to China

“The recent announcement of South African avocados gaining access to the vibrant Chinese market is not only a triumph for the avocado industry but also a testament to the vision and dedication of the South African government,” the firm says in a release.

August 29 , 2023

Pandol Bros. announces leadership transition

Cheri Diebel will be retiring at the end of 2023 after working for Pandol Bros. since 1981 in varying capacities, most recently as the President/CEO, since January 2012.

August 29 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Washington apples making a comeback this season

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association has projected the state’s apple yield for the current year to surpass 134 million standard 40-pound boxes of fresh apples, reflecting a substantial year-on-year increase of 28.8%.

August 29 , 2023

Florida braces for Hurricane Idalia

Tropical storm watches have been issued for portions of the Atlantic coasts of Florida and Georgia. Storm surge, damaging winds, flooding rainfall and some tornadoes are concerns.

August 29 , 2023

South African avocados coming to China

The latest trade venture is expected to boost fruit cultivation in South Africa, as well as creating new jobs. The avocado sector currently employs over 15,000 people in the country.

August 28 , 2023

Florida on alert for predatory yellow-legged hornet

The Vespa velutina is an invasive hornet that preys on honey bees and honey bee larvae.

August 28 , 2023

Hilary ruins 20% of remaining Cal grape crop

Weather reports indicated that the storm’s record-shattering rains wreaked havoc in parts of Southern California, producing catastrophic flash floods and torrential debris flows in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

August 28 , 2023