Over 150,000 tons of Michoacan avocados heading to the US for the Super Bowl

Last year, around 54 million avocados were consumed on Super Bowl Sunday alone, making them one of the favorite foods of American football fans. 

January 07 , 2025

Chinese citrus production to increase slightly, despite challenges

With China’s ample supply and increasing demand from southeast countries, forecasts suggest citrus exports will continue to grow in 2024-25. 

January 07 , 2025

Mango export market to see volume uptick from Ecuador and Peru

Though the Kent variety dominates, there is also a limited supply of other types, including Tommy Atkins, Ataulfo, and Keitt. 

January 07 , 2025

European Union citrus production anticipated to decrease, except grapefruits

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that total EU citrus production is expected to decrease to 10.1 million metric tons (MT) this 2024/25 marketing year.

January 06 , 2025

Organic blueberries from Chile and Peru available throughout early months of this year

The volumes, originating from Naturipe’s South American growing operations in Peru and Chile, are among the highest quality in taste and appearance and will resonate well with retailers and customers alike, the company said in a release. 

January 03 , 2025

California Fresh Fruit Association president on new markets, trends, and water policies in 2025

Daniel Hartwig, California Fresh Fruit Association's President, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about his projections for next year, the issues, and new markets at the top of the state's mind regarding the fruit industry.

January 02 , 2025

Peru begins exporting table grapes to the U.S. on vessels with refrigerated warehouses

The first ship, loaded with 4,000 pallets of table grapes -equivalent to almost 200 containers- left the port of Paracas bound for ports along the U.S. coast.

December 30 , 2024

UF: Florida ag production losses from Hurricane Milton top $190M

Hurricane Milton impacted more than 5.7 million acres of agricultural land in the state, producing an estimated $8.6 billion in agricultural products over multiple growing seasons each year.

December 23 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. fresh pear industry faces historic declines in 2024-25

Washington, historically the largest pear-producing state, is projected to see a staggering 30% drop in output, with production falling below Oregon’s for the first time.

December 19 , 2024

Trump's deportation plans threaten two-thirds of U.S. crop farmworkers - report

According to the USDA, in 2020–22, 32% of crop farmworkers were U.S.-born, 7% were immigrants who had obtained U.S. citizenship, and 19% were other authorized immigrants (primarily permanent residents or green-card holders). The remaining 42% held no work authorization.

December 17 , 2024