Awe Sum Organics’ winter organic table grape season underway

The firm seeks to fill the natural gap in organic table grapes after California finishes up in early December and before growers in Mexico begin harvesting in April or May.

November 29 , 2022

Truckers' strike in Chile could halt fruit harvests

Producers and exporters associations have voiced concerns as containers are not reaching the ports due to the ongoing blockade.

November 29 , 2022

Colombian ag exports could grow by 250% in the U.S. market over next decade

The sector shows a 59% increase in sales, reaching $3,433.6 million between January and September 2022.

November 29 , 2022

Paine Schwartz Partners to acquire AgroFresh Solutions

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2023.

November 29 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Avocado glut in the US market expected to last at least until mid 2023

Hass avocados from Mexico continue to dominate the U.S. market, accounting for 92% of supply.

November 29 , 2022

Spanish farming group to protest in Madrid against energy prices surge

The  protest was called by the extraordinary general assembly of the Association of Irrigation Wells and Groundwater Users of the Valencian Community, which brings together nearly a thousand irrigation entities and individuals. 

November 28 , 2022

Cosmic Crisp apples to be available year-round, Stemilt says

After the marketing season launches on December 1, the conventional product will become a year-round variety, while the organic will also have a longer season than prior years following the launch.

November 28 , 2022

Global mango market to grow 5% by 2029, study projects

A qualitative research study by Data Bridge Market Research analyzes that the global mango market will grow at a CAGR of almost 5% from 2023 to 2030.

November 28 , 2022

Chilean cherry exports hit by trucker strike

Both exporters and fruit growers have expressed their extreme concern due to the stoppage being carried out by various transport unions throughout Chile. 

November 25 , 2022

Port congestion returning to pre-Covid normal in Southern California

The overall count declined through the spring as the Southern California backlog eased. Then queues began to build off East and Gulf Coast ports as shippers directed more cargo away from the West Coast.

November 25 , 2022