Mexican vegetable deal flourishing

Mexico’s vegetable business has been flourishing since the fall. All indications are for strength in the business until at least June.

March 01 , 2023

First import of Colombian sugar mango ready to debut in the U.S.

Preparations for entry to the U.S. market have been underway for several years, but finally, U.S. consumers will get their first taste of the pocket-sized mango.

February 28 , 2023

Ecuadorian bananas start the year with good export numbers

In the EU, the Netherlands was the country with the highest import volume with 23% of the product sold in the region during the present year. 

February 28 , 2023

New Chilean grape exporter sends first shipment to U.S.

In the coming weeks, the members of “Uvas de Atacama” will travel to the U.S. to oversee the reception of the fruit in the field, discuss the process and hopefully close new business deals.

February 28 , 2023

Grape industry searching for new normal

The previous three Chilean grape deals were plagued by Covid in 2020, then 2021 rain, followed faced large logistics and transportation issues in 2022.

February 28 , 2023

Agronometrics Interviews: Avocados From Mexico

Sarah Ilyas studies the state of the Mexican Avocado season in an exclusive interview with Miguel A. Barcenas, Strategy and Marketing Consultant at Avocados From Mexico.

February 28 , 2023

AALPUM undergoing change

Sergio Rene Lugo, will serve as acting director general of AALPUM until a permanent replacement is named.

February 27 , 2023

Zespri launches new merchandising campaign at SEPC Southern Exposure

According to the company, Taste the Obsession will showcase the brand’s commitment to sharing high-quality, refreshingly sweet kiwifruit to ignite the good in consumers’ days. 

February 27 , 2023

OPN releases organic produce report for 2022

The report provides an overall view of organic produce retail performance in 2022 as well as specific insights into the top 20 organic produce categories.

February 27 , 2023

Strawberries could help fight heart disease, study says

The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study showed that a diet low in fruit is among the top three risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. 

February 27 , 2023