VOG 2022-23 apple season underway, slightly smaller crop forecast

Table apple quantities forecast for integrated production are slightly below 450 thousand tonnes, a drop of 3.5 percent compared to the previous season, but the estimate of organic output is sharply higher (+15 percent) at over 35 thousand tonnes.

September 01 , 2022

Westfalia celebrates 75 years of avocado supply

“Providing the freshest possible avocados to the world has been Westfalia’s Mission for over 75 years,” said Raina Nelson, President/CEO Westfalia Fruit Marketing USA LLC. 

September 01 , 2022

California grower McClarty talks about boosting grape consumption

"As an industry, we need to review where we are, where we are going, and how to get there. This means looking at exciting technological advances, new varieties, and how to protect company secrets, yet at the same time share best practices," said McClarty.

August 31 , 2022

Agricultural coalition offers support for implementation of drought funding

In a letter sent to the U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton some key principles were outlined.

August 31 , 2022

Pakistan floods estimated to have caused at least $10B worth of damage

Pakistan's planning minister Ahsan Iqbal said the country would face serious food shortages in the coming weeks and months.

August 31 , 2022

Terra Exports makes the 2022 Inc. 5000 list

This is the company's fifth appearance on the Inc. 5000 list, securing their spot with 108 percent three-year growth.

August 31 , 2022

Syngenta announces double-digit sales growth for Q2 and H1

Second quarter Group sales increased by 24 percent to $9.2 billion, up $1.8 billion year-on-year, while EBITDA for 2022 increased 39 percent to $1.7 billion.

August 31 , 2022

Port congestion continues to wreak havoc in the U.S. and Canada

The port congestion has ocean carriers, most recently MSC, announcing modifications to its vessel schedule.

August 30 , 2022

Mexico looks to increase avocado exports to Europe with new route

“Our proposal is to find a fast route from Mexico to Europe which reduces the arrival through the Port of Rotterdam by 12 or 14 days," said Armando López, General Director of APEAM.

August 30 , 2022

Kapi Kapi expands U.S. logistics team

Latishia Bryant joined Kapi Kapi as Logistics Manager, working closely with Sharonda Masters who was hired as Logistics Coordinator.

August 30 , 2022