California Avocado Commission announces Terry Splane as new Marketing VP

Splane has over 30 years of sales and marketing experience in the foodservice and retail channels, most recently as Head of Partner Success & Strategy for Impossible Foods.

March 15 , 2023

Michigan apple growers approve continuation referendum of advertising and promotion program

Established in July 1968, the Michigan Apple Advertising and Promotion Program was developed to enhance the economic position of Michigan apple producers through advertising, promotion, and publicity programs.

March 15 , 2023

Atmospheric river storms cause further flood threats in California

In Monterrey county, more than 8,500 residents were evacuated, including thousands of Latino farmworkers in a community known for its strawberry crops, after the Pajaro River swelled with runoff from last week's storm. 

March 15 , 2023

Lee E. Cole returns as President & CEO of Calavo Growers

Mr. Cole has agreed to lead the Company for three years with the goal of returning the company to a position of growth and shareholder value creation.

March 14 , 2023

Southern African citrus exports may see big drop in 2023

Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa CEO Justin Chadwick reveals his projections for the upcoming season.

March 14 , 2023

Reefer ocean container business back on a stable keel

Since 2023 rolled onto the calendar, there has been a return to the fresh produce shipping normalcy of 2019. It’s no secret that in 2020, the Covid pandemic rocked produce ocean cargo. 

March 14 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican mango industry continues to take quantum leaps in the right direction despite challenges

An earlier flowering period this season has increased the likelihood of a lower domestic peak this year compared to past ones, which historically occurs in June.

March 14 , 2023

South American Blueberry Convention: New varieties and logistics issues headline agenda

The convention will challenge the industry to focus on high quality, new varieties and logistics issues in the production, export and global consumption of the fruit.

March 14 , 2023

World exports of tropical fruits dropped 5% in 2022, FAO reports

Regarding prices, the report said that average world export unit values of the four main tropical fruits have been showing a strong overall upward trend.

March 13 , 2023

Mission Produce posts Q1 volume growth of 14%

The company has posted a net loss of $8.8 million in the first financial quarter compared with $13.4 million in the year-ago period. 

March 13 , 2023