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

Northwest cherry harvest underway for CMI Orchards

Given recent favorable weather, CMI reports a promising Northwest cherry season ahead with a potential 75% harvest increase year-on-year, primarily in red cherries.

June 13 , 2023

California is celebrating Avocado Month with promotable volumes

During June, at the heart of the California avocado season, which runs from spring through summer, the state celebrates avocado month. 

June 13 , 2023