U.S. imports good volumes of berries from LATAM this season

The U.S. berry market has enjoyed a solid supply from Latin American exporters so far this season. The numbers are expected to continue to rise, guaranteeing a good year round supply. 

January 16 , 2023

Spain’s produce sales exceed $10.8B

Values for fresh produce rose 3% year-on-year, with export volumes decreasing to 7.8 million tons.

January 16 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Chilean Cherry season ramping up

This year's global shipments of Chilean cherries are projected to reach a record high of 447,000 metric tons, a 25% increase over the previous season.

January 16 , 2023

Wonderful Seedless Lemons expanding its presence

This is the third significant season for shipping these special lemons that are naturally seedless and Non-GMO Project Verified.

January 16 , 2023

Q&A: Craig Stauffer, Vanguard CEO discusses 2023 for fresh produce

Looking ahead to 2023, Craig Stauffer, CEO of Vanguard International Group discusses what will shape the fresh fruit produce industry in 2023 in this new annual series of From the CEO’s Desk. 

January 16 , 2023

USDA to purchase fresh citrus for food banks

For the first time, Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act Amendment of 1935 has authorized the USDA to purchase fresh produce for non-conventional markets.

January 13 , 2023

Pure Flavor acquires DeTemporada Farms and accelerates expansion

The 25-acre greenhouse Bell Pepper farm located in Merlin, ON is one of the company’s strategic investments focused on solidifying its future as an industry leader.  

January 13 , 2023

SNFL Group, Vanguard International, and Riverking International host grape tasting events in Shanghai and Guangzhou, China

The first tasting event took place at the Guangzhou Jiangnan Market on January 11, in the morning, including local dragon dancers, opening performance, presentation of the variety, container opening, tasting and interviews, as well a limited number of gifts for attendees.

January 13 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru's 2023 Avocado campaign may be in jeopardy

Peru will be one of the countries hardest hit by rising temperatures with a predicted average temperature increase in the dry season of between 1.0°C to 4.0°C by 2050, which severely increases the risk of water scarcity and water quality deterioration. 

January 13 , 2023

New global trade platform seeks to modernize produce industry

The tool went live on Jan. 3, and currently covers producers in 48 countries including the U.S., Canada, China, the U.K., South Africa, Chile, Peru, Mexico and Colombia.

January 13 , 2023