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Mexico: Taco lovers cry foul over restaurants' guac bait-and-switch

According to The Guardian, a number of Mexican taquerias have begun to substitute squash in their guac recipes, which reportedly results in a similar end product.
July 24 , 2019

Mission Produce reveals avocado 'size interchangeability chart'

Expanding on its Foodservice AvocaDOs and DON’Ts guide, the new chart is a practical tool that breaks down avocado yield by size and preparation.
July 24 , 2019

The Idaho Potato Commission partners with Mexican retailer to create Potato Lover’s Month

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) recently partnered with Mexican retailer Calimax for a four-week promotional campaign to introduce Idaho Potatoes to the Mexican consumer. 
July 24 , 2019

Groundbreaking plant gene discovery could lead to more resilient crops, say scientists

By promoting a relationship between plants and beneficial fungi, scientists say it could be possible to make plants resistance to drought and pathogens, and improve their nutrition intake.
July 24 , 2019

World's leading lemon exporter gains access to Indian market

India, a rapidly growing lemon consumer, is expected to receive the first shipments next year, following the signing of protocols on a recent trade mission.
July 24 , 2019

EU: Spanish citrus group labels South African mandarins' high prices "absurd"

The organization says that over recent days prices of South African Clemvilla (a.k.a Nova) mandarins have in some cases reached levels that are four times higher than Spanish clementines in the "disastrous" 2018-19 campaign.
July 24 , 2019

California: Heatwave to hit several major growing regions while east enjoys respite

California will experience a heatwave all this week that will affect several major growing regions, according to agricultural weather forecaster Weathermelon.
July 23 , 2019

Brazilian table grape exports soar in H1 as other major fruits see big gains

Brazilian exports of mangoes, melons and bananas all experienced strong increase in volume and value, while table grape exports more than tripled.
July 23 , 2019

Chile: Fruit exports contract in H1 as leading commodity slides

A significant decline in the value of one major Chilean commodity during the first half of the year contributed to a 6% drop in total fruit exports over the period.
July 23 , 2019

Mangoes In Charts: Mid-year update - how does this season compare to previous years?

Mexico's mango exports to the U.S. are forecasted to be higher than last year, indicating that prices could be closer to last year's until the end of August.
July 23 , 2019