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Zespri dispatches final vessel bound for Asia

The vessel carrying some of the final volumes of this season’s New Zealand kiwifruit crop departed the Port of Tauranga, bound for Tokyo and Kobe in Japan.
November 25 , 2022

Michigan apples hit all-time peak

In August the Michigan Apple Committee announced a crop estimate of a whopping 29.5 million bushels, a 10 million increase year-on-year.
November 25 , 2022

Aloe vera production a hit for InterAgro

A year ago, the company began trucking fresh aloe to McAllen, TX, for a U.S. retailer, United Natural Foods, Inc.
November 24 , 2022

Chilean avocado exports to decline by 20% in 2022-23

Frosts and lower temperatures had a negative impact on Chilean avocado production, with exports showing a 20% decrease from the previous season.
November 24 , 2022

U.S. orange juice imports from Brazil peak following Hurricane Ian

Florida citrus groves were severely damaged by Hurricane Ian, causing the market to turn to Brazil to supply the beverage.
November 24 , 2022

Citrosol solutions come to the fore in the 14th International Citrus Congress in Turkey

The Valencian firm supported the congress held in Mersin between November 6 and 11 as its main sponsor.
November 24 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Volumes of Peruvian mangoes expected to increase by up to 25% in the 2022-23 season

The season begins in Piura, the country's main producing region, with shipments to the US projected to kick off early.
November 24 , 2022

Canadian vertical farming model could help fight food waste

Ontario-based Local Leaf Farms' particular model seeks to provide fresher, more nutritious options while supporting locally grown produce.
November 23 , 2022

Peru and Chile trucker unions begin strike

Unions of both countries share concerns about the rising prices of input costs, particularly diesel.
November 23 , 2022

Mexican table grape exports to remain steady in 2022-23

Adverse weather, input costs surges and labor issues look set to cause a 3% drop in production.
November 23 , 2022