California cherry season is finally here after a late start

After a more than two-week delay in the harvest, California is finally ready to roll out its cherries for the 2023 season. 

May 18 , 2023

Colombia avocados see continued strong growth in U.S.

Avocado production and orchard development in Colombia have rapidly increased in the last two years, there are 488 orchards across eight states, and production is soaring with nearly 25 million pounds of avocados so far this season.

May 12 , 2023

Spain debuts new ag product: the Zucchiolo

The Almeria-based joint research lasted over five years, with head of Marketing and Product Development of Beyond Seeds, Alfredo Sanchez-Gimeno calling the development "a novelty and a world exclusive to surprise everyone".

May 11 , 2023

South Africa marks 25th anniversary of summer citrus shipments to the U.S.

Established in 1999 and re-branded for expanded marketing efforts in 2016, the group provides Navels, Midknights, Easy Peelers, Star Ruby Grapefruit and Cara-Cara oranges.

May 10 , 2023

Fresh Del Monte posts big jump in Q1 net profit

“Our first quarter results of 2023 are a testament to our focus on profitability as we continue to commit to efficiency and optimization of resources," says Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Fresh Del Monte’s Chairman and CEO.

May 03 , 2023

Vidalia begins shipping April 17

Because of the unique combination of weather, water, and soil in 20 South Georgia counties, this onion variety cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world.

April 17 , 2023

Two-thirds of Walmart stores to be automated by 2026

The company also said that about 55% of the packages at its processing centers will be routed through automated facilities by the end of fiscal 2026, improving unit cost averages by about 20%.

April 06 , 2023

First import of Colombian sugar mango ready to debut in the U.S.

Preparations for entry to the U.S. market have been underway for several years, but finally, U.S. consumers will get their first taste of the pocket-sized mango.

February 28 , 2023

SNFL Group and Syngenta Group announce strategic partnership in China

International leaders in fresh produce, Special News Fruit Licensing SL (SNFL Group) and Syngenta Group China have joined forces to continue to grow their businesses in China.

February 23 , 2023

California avocado volume ramping up in March

Heavy January rains were welcomed throughout California’s avocado production areas. 

February 22 , 2023