Italian police find $880M of drugs hidden in Ecuadorian banana shipment

Police estimate that, had the cargo made it to its destination, it would have made over $900 million in sales.

May 16 , 2023

Chile and the United States working to strengthen the exchange of fresh fruits

A delegation from the USDA, and its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) visited Chile last week in order to advance work with their counterparts on issues of mutual interest related to the bilateral exchange of fresh fruit.

May 16 , 2023

National Mango Board to discuss consumption trends at III Peruvian Mango Digital Forum

NBM’s executive director, Dr. Manuel Michel, will discuss consumption trends in the U.S. during the forum’s first panel.

May 16 , 2023

Ag trade between South Africa and the U.S. valued at $1b in 2022

In 2022, trade between South Africa and the U.S.A. the two nations reached a record value of nearly US$1 billion, with fresh fruit as the main product exported from SA to the U.S.

May 16 , 2023

Trader Joe’s CEO to step down

After 22 years serving as chief executive officer, Trader Joe’s has announced that Dan Bane will retire effective July 2. Bryan Palbaum, a current president and chief operations officer, will be appointed chairman and CEO. 

May 16 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Late maturing avocado varieties gaining traction in California

Despite winter and early spring rainfall contributing to a delayed start to harvests for the 2022-23 season, California's avocado producers report superior quality, increased sizing and robust yields.

May 16 , 2023

Freshfel warns EU on pre-cut produce marketing standards

While the  European Commission’s intentions correspond to the objectives of the Farm to Fork Strategy, the proposed draft text is expected to lead to a significant price increase of pre-cut fruit and vegetables marketed as IV gamma products. 

May 15 , 2023

Florida orange production could be down 62% in 2023

The forecast consists of 6.15 million boxes of non-Valencia oranges, including early, mid-season, and Navel varieties, and 9.50 million boxes of Valencia oranges.

May 15 , 2023

How can fruits help improve oral health?

Fruits are high in water and fiber, which balance the sugars they contain and help clean teeth.

May 15 , 2023

The 20-year process of developing a new cherry variety

A group of breeders from the Catholic University of Chile along with cherry producers and exporters are working on developing the first Chilean sweet cherry variety by 2030.

May 15 , 2023