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Chilean avocado and citrus crops hit by frosts
According to local weather forecasts, frosts should move out by June 15. However, the frost’s unusually long stay has already impacted fruit and vegetable production areas.
June 15 , 2023
Global apple production down 5% in 2023
Exports are also estimated down by one million MT as reduced shipments from China, Iran and Moldova impact the global market.
June 15 , 2023
Jac. Vandenberg wins U.S. Plastics Pact Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award
Vandenberg’s PackNatur cellulose tube netting was chosen as the compostability winner by a panel of expert judges in circularity and packaging engineering.
June 15 , 2023
Smaller fruit drops Peruvian avocado projection
Even though in January, the Association of Hass Avocado Producers of Peru (ProHass) announced a 12.5% increase in exported volume year-on-year, its latest projection indicates actual growth of between 5% and 10%.
June 15 , 2023
Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican mango shipments to the U.S. expected to be 11% higher this season
Favorable weather conditions in the mango- growing regions of Mexico created a conducive environment for abundant fruit production that has thus far demonstrated remarkable quality.
June 15 , 2023
Mango Grower’s Summit covers opportunities for a “growing and diverse” industry
Presenters covered the current conditions of Florida’s century-old mango industry as well as production in Colombia and Mexico, the main U.S. mango supplier.
June 14 , 2023
Ecuadorian soursop finalizing U.S. admission
This comes after over ten years of work, with the South American sector betting on the U.S. to increase global consumption.
June 14 , 2023
Westfalia Fruit begins Peruvian avocado season
The company is anticipating good volumes through mid-September.
June 14 , 2023
EU clears acquisition of SNFL and IFG by AMFRESH and EQT
SNFL and IFG both breed and develop new protected varieties of table grape vines and license them worldwide.
June 14 , 2023
U.S. House passes Florida citrus relief for hurricane damage
The bill awaits a vote in the Senate to make it law.
June 14 , 2023
