Colombia Avocado Board names new executive director

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) announced industry veteran Manuel Michel as their new executive director starting July 17. 

July 18 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Asparagus prices climb as imports from Peru witness a 40% decline

Peruvian supplies saw a major drop as the country deals with the consequences of Cyclone Yaku in the north.

July 18 , 2023

EU citrus imports on the rise led by oranges

Total citrus imports from Jan-Apr in 2023 increased 21% year-on-year, reaching 566,897 tons. Egypt alone increased its volume by 83% during the same period. 

July 17 , 2023

Drought hits Spanish mango forecast

The region has the potential of reaching a volume of 40,000 tons, concentrated mainly in Malaga. However, recent projections show that the actual volume will be around 70% lower. 

July 17 , 2023

Peruvian Hass avocados to debut in Malaysia

The Peruvian season typically runs from April to September, a period in counter season with Malaysia.

July 17 , 2023

Heatwave keeping U.S. producers on alert

Some fruits may collapse during harvest period when temperatures get too high, forcing producers across the country to take special measures to protect their produce from the heat wave currently affecting the U.S.

July 17 , 2023

ProducePay and Four Star Fruit launch D2C supply chain program

The initiative seeks to help the industry meet year-round supply while keeping consumer prices stable.

July 17 , 2023

Peruvian table grape exports rose 10% in 2022-23

Led by very productive new varieties and an increase in plantation areas, table grape volume has increased considerably in Peru.

July 14 , 2023

Zespri appoints new North America chief

Zespri announced the appointment of Darren LaMothe as the new general manager to oversee North American operations.

July 14 , 2023

Mexico: Research shows export potential of native avocados

The research showed that native varieties, Fuerte and Uriel, have pulp that can be frozen for export.

July 14 , 2023