Kenyan Hass avocado industry eyes U.S. admission

The draft pest risk assessment will be available for review and comment until June 29, 2023.

May 31 , 2023

DiSilva Fruit anticipates strong summer citrus volumes

The company’s offerings include Mandarins, Navels and Lemons in 3lb and 4lb consumer packages as well as standard citrus cartons. 

May 31 , 2023

Peruvian table grape exports rise by 35% in 2023

With large shipment peaks at the beginning of the year now coming to an end, the sector is currently experiencing a slower period of growth.

May 31 , 2023

LatAm banana industry fighting Fusarium RT4

The Fusarium RT4 fungus has a confirmed presence in 20 Latin American countries, with the sector’s main players calling it “the industry’s biggest challenge”.

May 31 , 2023

Australian fruit-picking robot could help ease labor shortages

Eve is becoming increasingly popular, with its creators receiving dozens of calls and requests for live demonstrations in the U.S., Europe and all over the world.

May 31 , 2023

Data breach affected Fresh del Monte’s employees' information

A data breach affected Fresh del Monte’s employee's’ information containing important personal information from consumers.

May 30 , 2023

Grapa preparing early harvest grape varieties

The firm shared that the ARRA Sugar Drop, a white seedless variety, is looking very good throughout, with “ripening even earlier than usual and reaching high quality”. 

May 30 , 2023

HAB: Avocado oversupply to challenge industry

“The main challenge for the avocado industry at a global level is overproduction. We are producing more avocados than are being consumed,” said Emiliano Escobedo, Executive Director of the Hass Avocado Board. 

May 30 , 2023

Indian produce market brings new sights and distinctive smells

Crowded and noisy Chennai is home to almost nine million people on the southeast coast of the subcontinent.

May 30 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru witnesses a 37.5% uptick in blueberry production in Q1 of 2023

The U.S. remains the main market for Peruvian blueberries, with more than 152,000 tons exported in the 2022-23 season

May 30 , 2023