Argentine lemons set for more growth to U.S. after "satisfactory" 2020

Argentina's lemon exports are expected to see more growth to the U.S. after a 45 percent increase in 2020 despite difficulties from Covid-19.

December 16 , 2020

Avocados From Mexico recognized as one of country's top brands

Avocados From Mexico, the only fresh produce brand among the recipients, was recognized as the top Mexican Ambassador Brands.

December 16 , 2020

UN designates 2021 International Year of Fruits and Vegetables

The United Nations says this creates a unique opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of produce in various roles worldwide and also to help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

December 16 , 2020

North American apple market faces uncertain months with lower supplies than expected

At the close of the 2020 harvest for North American apples, apple distributors and associations say that there is strong movement and high demand. However, trends and pricing in the upcoming months are uncertain.

December 16 , 2020

Global table grape production almost unchanged in 2020-21 - USDA

A recent USDA report details expected global estimates for table grape production, noting that a rise in China is set to offset losses in Europe.

December 15 , 2020

Agronometrics In Charts: Review of Mexican strawberries in U.S. market

Mexican strawberry exports to the U.S. market has grown by 430 percent over the last 20 years, but prices have remained steady with a slight upward trend.

December 15 , 2020

Mission Produce 'addressing niche market need for sophisticated avocado ripening'

A sensitive fruit, avocados require more careful, skilled handling than others such as bananas, mangoes, or pineapples, the company said in a release.

December 15 , 2020

Oppy doubles imported cherry volumes into North America

The company now offers "nearly year-round availability" thanks to its increasingly popular domestic cherry program from California and Oregon.

December 15 , 2020

U.S. avocado suppliers anticipate strong volumes through January

Leading avocado companies spoke about their expectations for the U.S. avocado market in the run-up to the Super Bowl on Feb. 7.

December 15 , 2020

U.K. minister tells shoppers not to stockpile food as EU trade deal prospects worsen

U.K. shoppers worried about the government failing to secure a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union should not stockpile food, business secretary Alok Sharma said on Monday.

December 14 , 2020