USDA offering agribusiness trade mission to India

Total U.S. agricultural and related product exports to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka exceeded $2.5 billion in 2022, with January – October 2023 exports reaching more than $1.7 billion.

January 10 , 2024

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. announces new CEO

David Smith joined AWG in 2003 and was instrumental in steering the company through various challenges and played a key role in shaping AWG's strategic direction.

January 09 , 2024

Veteran blueberry researcher named UF’s Horticulture Crop Breeding Endowed Chair

During Patricio Muñoz’s time as a blueberry breeder at UF/IFAS, the program has brought in over $50 million in royalty revenue to UF.

January 09 , 2024

U.S. retailer outlook for 2024

Analysts are anticipating a challenging first quarter, caused by high costs of labor and uncertain consumer purchasing power.

January 09 , 2024

Table grape imports to the U.S. picking up steam

U.S. retailers are focused on table grape imports and fruit in cold storage as the local harvest period has come to an end.

January 09 , 2024

Agronometrics: U.S. Apple Association placing high emphasis on exports amidst record surge in holding volumes

The total apple holding figure stands at approximately 190 million bushels

January 09 , 2024

Mexican berry exports to reach 460,000 tons

The sector will generate more than half a million jobs during the season to bring berries to consumers' tables.

January 08 , 2024

Mexico increased mango exports to the U.S. by 10%

In 2023, mango exports to the U.S. reached 103,972,448 boxes, which represents a 10% increase from the 93,885,019 boxes shipped in 2022. 

January 08 , 2024

Supply of late-season EverCrisp variety growing

EverCrisp is available through May from the Midwest and Washington state growing regions. 

January 08 , 2024

Red Sea attacks putting global supply chain under strain

Shipping container rates are spiking, as tariffs increase and shipping lines look for alternative routes after six weeks of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi militants.

January 08 , 2024