U.S. importer to source avocados from Jalisco

LGS Specialty Sales has announced that it will begin sourcing avocados from the Mexican state of Jalisco, following USDA-APHIS authorization.

July 22 , 2022

Trucker protests "shut down operations" at Port of Oakland

The protests over a controversial California labor law will "further exacerbate" the congestion of containers, the port said.

July 21 , 2022

IFPA’s 8-point plan highlights importance of fresh fruit and vegetables in U.S. nutrition security

The International Fresh Produce Association submitted an 8-point plan of recommendations to illustrate how fresh fruits and vegetables must be an integral part of the U.S. nutrition security blueprint.

July 21 , 2022

Dominant U.S. dollar causes mixed feelings amongst Latin American exporters

The U.S. dollar has seen its value strengthen this year and as a result, Latin American currencies have been devalued, causing mixed feelings for exporters. 

July 21 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian blueberry exports projected to increase by up to 15%

In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Sarah Ilyas studies the state of the Peruvian blueberry season.

July 21 , 2022

Fall Creek hosts Field + Forum Event in Oregon for high chill blueberry growers

The 2022 High Chill Field + Forum event hosted by the international blueberry breeding and nursery company will take place on August 3.

July 20 , 2022

GrubMarket expands in U.S. Southwest through acquisition of fresh produce distributor

The acquired company operates in Texas and New Mexico, selling tens of millions of dollars of produce to hundreds of retail and foodservice customers.

July 20 , 2022

East Coast port congestion increases

U.S. port congestion has shifted from the West Coast to the East Coast, with more vessels now waiting at New York and Houston ports than Los Angeles and Long Beach.

July 20 , 2022

Heatwaves contribute to severe drought conditions in Europe

As another heatwave hits the European continent, drought conditions and water scarcity in several regions are reducing crop yield and affecting energy production.

July 20 , 2022

U.S. ITC scraps tariffs on fertilizer imports from Russia, Trinidad

The ITC justified the revokation of the significant anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties by saying that those imports did not hurt American producers.

July 19 , 2022