Florida ag groups file petition alleging damage from Mexican imports

The petition requests the U.S. Trade Representative to “conduct an investigation into the flood of imported seasonal and perishable agricultural products from Mexico.”

September 12 , 2022

PhilaPort executives bullish on coming fruit season

Driving the key growth are increased volume and more varied production from growers in Peru and Chile.

September 12 , 2022

Fyffes releases results of Honduras melon operations transformation

The changes benefit more than 5,000 employees and temporary workers as well as local communities.

September 09 , 2022

Mission Produce posts flat net income, higher revenue for Q3

In the fourth quarter, Mission said the industry is expecting volumes to increase sequentially and remain consistent with the prior year period.

September 09 , 2022

North American blueberry deal coming to end for 2022

Industry leaders indicate it was a good season, although production areas saw decreased volume with disappointing crop set in the spring and then some subsequent weather issues.

September 08 , 2022

Federal appeals court resurrects major lawsuit against Chiquita - report

A court reportedly resurrected a major lawsuit Tuesday against Chiquita for allegedly supporting a Colombian terrorist group.

September 08 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian grape exports rising exponentially

Prices in the 2021-2022 season ranged from $18.08 per package to $31.80 per package, reflecting the existing volatility in the market.

September 08 , 2022

Misfits Market to acquire Imperfect Foods

It says the planned acquisition will unite both brands to deliver a better, more sustainable grocery experience and put the combined business on track to cross $1 billion in sales.

September 08 , 2022

Mission Produce announces logistics partnership with NatureSweet

The move is anticipated to support the expansion of NatureSweet’s greenhouse portfolio, which includes snacking tomatoes, medium/large tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers.

September 07 , 2022

U.S. fertilizer prices rising

“Nitrogen prices rose in response to a wave of European ammonia closures last week,” said Alexis Maxwell, an analyst at Green Markets. 

September 07 , 2022