U.S. and Mexican authorities agree to boost security, but avocado imports remain suspended

Mexican avocado association APEAM said that USDA officials gave no date for the resumption of trade at a meeting on Wednesday but said they would work to provide an answer quickly.

February 17 , 2022

Calavo announces promotion and retirement of fresh sales team members

Calavo Growers has announced the promotion of Gordon Breschini to Director of National Sales for the Calavo Fresh team, and the retirement of industry veteran, Bob Collier.

February 16 , 2022

Chile adds new port for fruit shipments to U.S. west coast

Chile marks the first fruit shipment from the port of Talcahuano (San Vicente Port) en route to Los Angeles, California. another option for the country’s fruit production to reach northern markets.

February 16 , 2022

Oppy reintroducing South African plums to U.S. market

Oppy has reintroduced South African plums to the U.S. market, a move driven by tightened regulations on another key supplier nation. 

February 16 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Analysis of U.S. avocado market following Mexico's suspension

Colin Fain of Agronometrics predicts that avocado prices may spike even more abruptly than in 2018 when Mexican growers went on strike for three weeks.

February 16 , 2022

Bagging apples for insect and disease control

Here is a guide to a non-pesticide alternative for protecting fruit by encasing apples in bags that provide protective barriers against insects and fungal pathogens.

February 16 , 2022

South African table grape exports remain lower than last season despite higher intake

The country has packed over 7 million more cartons year-on-year, but has shipped 4.9 million cartons fewer to international markets.

February 16 , 2022

Mexican limes soaring from price fixing - report

Aggressive price fixing led by criminal groups is allegedly behind soaring prices of Mexican limes, and already affecting their availability on the menus of restaurants in the United States.

February 15 , 2022

Angular leaf spot of strawberries

Angular leaf spot is a severe bacterial disease that can adversely affect strawberries wherever they are grown, potentially causing yield losses of up to 75%.

February 15 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexico picks up momentum on blueberry production

Growth trends in volume for Mexican blueberries are likely to persist as the country continues to make new plantations.

February 15 , 2022