California avocado prices up

Higher temperatures are urging producers in southern California to harvest more heavily, with a projected 13-14 million pound harvest for the first week of July.

July 03 , 2023

After the storm: An update on Chilean citrus exports

Revised projections, released June 30 indicate that Chile will export 348,000 tons of citrus, 30% more than last year, recovering from a low year. However, this is 3% less than the previous estimate made in May. 

July 03 , 2023

Splendid’s new Jaguar Honey mango

The new brand will tie into Splendid’s support of Save the Jaguar, an endangered cat species found throughout the U.S. Southwest and in Latin America. 

July 03 , 2023

Southern table grape sector continues to lead exports

The ability to respond to the changes in consumer trends and preferences in northern markets led the sector’s success, with varietal change to seedless grapes and patented cultivars playing an important role. 

June 30 , 2023

Anderson new North America president for GLOBALG.A.P.

The news comes on the heels of the recent departure of Kristian Moeller, who was a managing director of FoodPLUS GmbH and president of GGNA.

June 30 , 2023

Largest British blueberry crop ever expected for 2023

British blueberry producers are expecting to send 6,000 tons of fruit to retail shelves this year, projecting the “sweetest and largest crop yet.”

June 30 , 2023

Cherry industry gathers in Chile

Leaders, technical advisors and cherry production specialists shared their analysis on the current state and future of the national cherry industry.

June 30 , 2023

Fusarium TR4: Colombians say the fungus is “under control”

Colombian phytosanitary authorities indicate through a press release that there are no new outbreaks, while the Costa Rican banana sector begins work on prevention measures.

June 29 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. market witnesses staggering consumption rates for Mexican raspberries

Fresh raspberry imports have increased rapidly, with a 39% growth in quantity between 2018-2022, 98% of which are from Mexico.

June 29 , 2023

Organic Produce Summit addressing sustainability

The OPS panel will discuss the reasons for the growing number of sustainability information requests and how companies across the supply chain can leverage the data collected and reported to improve their own operations

June 29 , 2023