Western states willing to cut down on Colorado River use

A $1.2 billion plan from the federal government that will provide support to those who rely on the Colorado river, will conserve an additional 3 million acre-feet of water through 2026.

May 25 , 2023

South African deciduous fruit volume to register drop in 2022-23

South African production of apples, pears, and table grapes is estimated to decrease slightly in the 2022-23 Marketing Year.

May 25 , 2023

Apples and oranges lead fruit availability in the U.S.

The USDA has identified availability and consumption trends for the seven most popular fruits among U.S. consumers, with apples and oranges crowned as top choices.

May 25 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexico reaffirms its place as the largest avocado exporting country in the world - Rabobank

Mexico, which currently contributes to 30% of the worldwide avocado output, experienced an increment of about 6% in production during the past decade.

May 25 , 2023

Panama Canal imposes vessel restrictions amid drought

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) said that the maximum draft allowed for vessels transiting the Canal from 24 May would be reduced to 13.56m or 44.5 ft.

May 24 , 2023

Amazon sued over unoccupied stores

The company had originally planned to open multiple Amazon Fresh locations, but has failed to move forward with development.

May 24 , 2023

U.S. organic food sales surpass $60B

Organic food sales totaled $61.7 billion with produce as the leading seller in the category reaching $22 billion in 2022.

May 24 , 2023

Kapi Kapi doubled North American sales in two years

Kapi Kapi Growers, a farm-to-customer, grower of pineapples and bananas, has exceeded its expansion goals in the U.S. and Canadian marketplace in just two years. 

May 24 , 2023

Imports into U.S. ports down by around a fifth in April

Los Angeles recorded the biggest decline last month, down 25%, while the eastern Port of Charlston’s imports fell by 28%.

May 24 , 2023

NABC welcomes Congressional action to eliminate Japanese tariffs on frozen U.S. blueberries

Legislators are urging authorities to make technical amendments to the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement to ensure that U.S. frozen blueberries receive the same duty-free access to Japan's market as fresh and dried blueberries.

May 23 , 2023