Updated Market News app is out

The app, first launched in February 2022 and expanded in June 2022, gives agricultural producers and others in the supply chain instant access to current market information. 

August 07 , 2023

Recyclable food tray solution brings sustainability to retail

The new, skinnier trays are made from PET, which is the same material used for plastic water bottles.

August 07 , 2023

Colombia’s new fresh fruit offerings making waves

Avocado, Tahitian lime, purple passion fruit, mango, oranges and pineapples lead the uptick.

August 07 , 2023

Whole Foods purchasing Braga Fresh’s regenerative broccoli trial crop

Regenerative farming trials seek to conserve solid carbon by reducing tillage passes. This boosts soil biology diversity and decreases overall diesel consumption during harvesting.

August 07 , 2023

Pennsylvania’s apple harvest begins

In its 110th year of business, Rice Fruit had a slightly early start, the company began apple harvest on early varieties and will begin shipping the first days of August.  

August 04 , 2023

Study: 36% of U.S. families skip meals for economic reasons

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the rate of food-at-home inflation is 7.1%, however, among surveyed shoppers, the perceived figure is 22.6%, more than 15 points higher than the official measure. 

August 04 , 2023

Tau fruit fly in California brings quarantine

This is the first time the specimen is confirmed in the Western hemisphere, and it is believed it was introduced by travelers bringing uninspected produce into the state.

August 04 , 2023

U.S. imports of Peruvian passion fruit drop 30%

This comes after an upward trend that saw FOB values rise almost 100% from 2019 to 2022.

August 04 , 2023

Mexico continues rainfall stimulation project to mitigate drought effects on ag

The technology, discovered over 70 years ago, uses planes or drones to inject silver iodide particles into clouds which attract water droplets from around them, increasing the chance of rainfall. 

August 03 , 2023

Vanguard International CEO Craig Stauffer retires

Manuel Yzaga, acting CEO of Vanguard Peru, is set to take on Stauffer’s previous role effective Jan. 1, 2024.

August 03 , 2023