Michoacán berries lacking labor

Located in western Mexico, the state of Michoacán is home to most of the country’s berry production, occupying second place among the top international growers.

August 11 , 2023

Fresh Del Monte partners to expand cold storage

Additionally, the alliance is set to expand Del Monte’s capacity for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands within Flowspace’s existing network.

August 10 , 2023

Global shipping costs creep higher after 16-month freefall

Spot rates for shipping containers jumped by the most in more than two years, a sign that a 16-month slump in ocean-freight costs that helped ease the sting of goods inflation is over.

August 10 , 2023

Florida citrus fighting greening disease

With adverse weather conditions and the ever-present citrus greening disease, 2023’s crop is the smallest produced since World War II. However, the sector is already working on its comeback.

August 10 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: 2023 witnessed cherry prices plummeting to their lowest levels in nearly 10 years

An unexpected turn of events unfolded as a series of exceptionally hot days in Washington accelerated the ripening process, overlapping production with California's harvest.

August 10 , 2023

BID Invest grants Pura Fruit $10M for grape expansion

The financing provided by BID Invest will support Pura Fruit's growth strategy by expanding its agricultural production through the planting of 150 new acres of table grapes, increasing water storage capacity, and the installation of covers on plantations.

August 10 , 2023

Chilean exports to the U.S. up fivefold

In 2003, Chile became the sixth country worldwide and the first from South America to have an FTA with the U.S.

August 09 , 2023

David Oppenheimer and Co. I LLC recalls organic green kiwifruit

The recalled organic green kiwifruit is grown in New Zealand, exported to North America and repacked locally for sale in one-pound clear plastic clamshells bearing the Zespri brand.

August 09 , 2023

South Texas sweet onion promotions exceed goals

Texas 1015 onion harvest is complete and although excessive and heavy rains damaged some fields, yields were plentiful, and demands were met, the brand saw a nearly 40% increase in acreage planted. 

August 09 , 2023

Germany: Unexplored potential for U.S. cherry exports

Opportunities for U.S. sweet cherries in Germany are best at either end of the German domestic production cycle, being the end of May/beginning of June and August/September.

August 09 , 2023