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Freight rates and port congestion to continue decline into 2023
Prices have yet to return to a pre-pandemic normal, as freight rates and port congestion begin to decline after reaching figures tenfold on major trade routes during 2021.
November 08 , 2022
U.S. cherry imports to hit record in 2022 - Rabobank
U.S. imports of fresh cherries could reach the highest volume in a decade during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to a recent report.
November 08 , 2022
Western Growers announces winners of Board of Directors election
Western Growers announced the results of the 2023-2024 Western Growers Board of Directors elections.
November 08 , 2022
California table grape stocks come more in line with last season
As of Oct. 31 there were 11.3 million boxes in inventory. This is up 8% from the 10.5 million boxes recorded at the same time last year.
November 08 , 2022
Pistachios contain as many antioxidants as blueberries, new study finds
Phytochemical extracts of the fruit were also shown to inhibit cancer growth in all three cancer cells without causing cytotoxicity to the cells
November 07 , 2022
Chile: More than half of table grape exports in 2022-23 will be of new varieties
The milestone follows significant efforts in the Latin American country to plant new grape varieties and become more competitive on the world stage.
November 07 , 2022
Mexico and U.S. certify irradiation plants to strengthen fruit and vegetable exports
Irradiation as a phytosanitary treatment, a variant of conventional quarantine processes. Its main objective is to neutralize pests and minimize risks to plant health in importing countries. With this certification, Mexico and the U.S. seek to facilitate fruit and vegetable exports between the two countries.
November 07 , 2022
Iranian vessel carrying $1M worth of fruits sinks
The 17 reefer containers carried fruits and vegetables for sales and re-exporting in the UAE. Although the produce was lost, no deaths were reported.
November 07 , 2022
Calavo appoints Tommy Padilla as Sr. Director of International Sales
Padilla is an industry veteran, with over a decade of experience in establishing and transforming International Sales and Sourcing teams.
November 07 , 2022
APHIS drafts pest risk assessment for Brazilian Tahiti lime imports
The U.S. is asking for comments on a PRA that would open up the market to one of the world's biggest producers of limes
November 04 , 2022
