Congress approves bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act

The aim of the legislation is to streamline the process for the importation and export of all goods, providing much needed relief for the fresh produce industry. 

June 15 , 2022

Summer Citrus from South Africa announces the start of its 2022 season

The first vessel, which contains 3,900 pallets of Clementines and Navel Oranges, will arrive into the U.S. Port of Philadelphia this week.

June 15 , 2022

80 Acres Farms to increase output by 700% amid vertical farming boom

Two new vertical farms will initially focus on leafy greens, tomatoes, micro-greens and culinary herbs, with strawberries and blackberries likely to be added in phase two.

June 15 , 2022

West Coast port strikes remain unlikely in no deal scenario - report

Although negotiations for a new contract for West Coast port workers which started over a month ago are still ongoing, neither side foresees supply chain disruptions.

June 15 , 2022

How to peel and pit an avocado

Though Simon and Garfunkel weren't thinking of avocados when they wrote "Slip Sliding Away," this phrase might describe our experience trying to peel and pit an avocado.

June 15 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Higher prices in sight for Mexican limes

Most of the country's growing regions have had insufficient rainfall since the past three months - this coupled with the high recorded temperatures is likely to lead to lower volumes.

June 14 , 2022

Peruvian table grape exports rose by 17 percent in 2021-22 season

Peruvian table grape exports increased by 17 percent in value year-on-year, reaching approximately $1.37 billion by the end of 2021-22 season.

June 14 , 2022

Limoneira announces strategic shift to citrus “grower partner” fruit

Limoneira Company has signalled a major shift from its own production to a grower partner model for citrus to combat the impact of “pricing volatility and farming costs”.

June 14 , 2022

Which tomato varieties to plant

This article by a University of Vermont professor will help you decide which tomato variety is right for you and your garden.

June 14 , 2022

Fresh del Monte and Jewel-Osco break Guinness World Records for World's Largest Fruit Display

In celebration of National Fruit & Vegetable Month, the leading producer and distributor of fruits and vegetables and the grocery retailer paired up to create a record-breaking display using more than 77,000 pounds of bananas.

June 14 , 2022