Avocado oversupply results in three-day giveaway in Philadelphia

Around 380,000 avocado units were given for free to locals and the giveaway is set to continue until Friday 21st.

October 21 , 2022

Inflation hits organic fresh produce in Q3

The continuing surge in prices generated a 4% increase in total dollar sales in Q3 2022, according to a report released by Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Category Partners.

October 21 , 2022

Summertime Jalisco production supplemented Mexican avocado deal

Mexican avocado production has grown dramatically, with supply reaching more than 2 billion pounds annually. 

October 21 , 2022

Chile-based exporter Prize to list on NASDAQ through combination with Rose Hill

The combined entity will be the first Chilean enterprise to initially list directly on a U.S. Exchange. The companies say this represents the start of a new wave of opportunities for investors abroad to access rapidly growing, profitable Latin American organizations.

October 20 , 2022

Senate antitrust panel plans hearing on Kroger-Albertsons deal

Kroger-Albertsons deal is currently on hold pending antitrust panel hearing. While the entity hasn’t yet set a final date for the inquest, parties familiar with the situation expect an announcement by Tuesday 25th.

October 20 , 2022

Guatemala eyes first avocado exports to U.S. by mid-2023

Guatemala is presently awaiting the response from USDA - APHIS to apply the pest control measures required by the U.S. technical entity to gain admissibility for avocados to the U.S.

October 20 , 2022

Victor Moller, Hortifrut founder and industry visionary, passes away

His contribution to the Chilean industry is incalculable, with the company he founded having been one of the pioneers that paved the way for the export of berries to global markets.

October 20 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Asparagus prices in the U.S. market fall due amid heavy Mexican supply

Asparagus prices in the U.S. market are set to decrease this upcoming season due to the effect of earlier Mexican supply.

October 20 , 2022

South African citrus exports to U.S. grew by 17% in 2022

Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) recently announced the conclusion of a successful 2022 season. The organization reported a 17% increase in exports volume year-on-year.

October 19 , 2022

Tango mandarin variety to be grown for the first time in India

In a joint effort, IG Citrus and Eurosemillas are currently working to cultivate the Tango variety in India. The agricultural project is expected to be carried out on a significant scale, with 100 hectares for growing the mandarin.

October 19 , 2022