Chelan Fresh launches new tree fruit brand

The grower-owned and operated company represents multi-generational family farms, many of them five and even six generations of growers, largely in North Central Washington State.

July 14 , 2022

Jalisco to finally begin exporting avocados to U.S. this month

The entry of Jalisco avocados into the U.S. is expected to result in even greater volumes in the market, especially during the summer months.

July 14 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican mango exports to the US increase by 10%

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

July 14 , 2022

Rail and trucker strikes threaten to exacerbate port congestion

The U.S. faces the twin threats of rail and trucker strikes which could exacerbate congestion and add complications to already strained supply chains.

July 14 , 2022

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet launches new label with recyclable packaging for clementines

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet has launched a new, sustainable label for its clementine line, introduced on fully recyclable packaging.

July 13 , 2022

China to produce more cherries, peaches and nectarines in 2022-23

Cherry volumes are set to rise by 8 percent year-on-year to 650,000 tons in 2022-23, despite the main production region taking a big hit.

July 13 , 2022

Driscoll’s acquires Haygrove Africa

Berry company Driscoll’s has formally agreed to purchase Haygrove Africa Trading, a wholly owned subsidiary of Haygrove Heaven. 

July 12 , 2022

Peru expects greater volumes of late-season avocados

The Peruvian avocado industry has been imapcted by low prices in its main market this year, causing many growers to hold the fruit on the trees.

July 12 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Northwest sees smallest cherry crop in nearly a decade

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

July 12 , 2022

Fresh Del Monte highlights sustainably grown Kenyan avocados

Fresh Del Monte is offering Del Monte Avocados grown in their own sustainable farms in Kenya to all main European markets, starting this week and throughout the entire summer.

July 11 , 2022