USDA announces appointments to the National Mango Board

The NMB now has 18 members, including 8 importers, 7 foreign producers, 2 domestic producers, and 1 first handler.

December 04 , 2024

New ILA strike could come in January

John Drake, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's VP of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Supply Chain Policy, warns about the devastating economic impacts a second strike could pose for the global supply chain.

December 02 , 2024

As Kenyan avocado production grows, how can it increase its share of global exports?

Between 2018 and 2022, the country's avocado production grew from 317,000 tons to more than 632,000 tons, with Hass avocados representing 70% of the total share. 

December 02 , 2024

Brazil has a new sweeter and more lucrative blackberry

'BRS Terena,' a blackberry that combines high productivity, greater sweetness, lower acidity, and improved post-harvest shelf life.

November 29 , 2024

Emiliano Escobedo talks about prospects for the US avocado market

The U.S. is the world's largest market for avocados, consuming nearly 3 billion pounds per year, which transfers to nearly 9 pounds per person.

November 25 , 2024

Brazil signs agreement to export fresh grapes to China

Luís Rua, Secretary of Trade and International Relations at Mapa, said the trade potential for these newly approved products is estimated at $450 million annually. 

November 22 , 2024

Watermelons entered 3 million new U.S. households in 2024

On average, shoppers made five watermelon purchase trips during the year, spending $5.83 per trip for an estimated annual household spend of $28.94. 

November 22 , 2024

Peru experiences significant increase in mango exports in recent weeks

Despite the increase in export volume, the average price per kilogram decreased 22% to $2.32. This is the third consecutive year of low prices for Peruvian mangoes.

November 22 , 2024

Growers back up Georgia's senator call to pass the agricultural disaster assistance by EOY

Senator Jon Ossoff testified before the United States Committee on Appropriations to call for the urgent need to support Georgia's agriculture after the impacts of Hurricane Helene.

November 22 , 2024

Naturipe Farms promotes Jim Roberts to President

Formerly serving as Naturipe’s President of Sales, Roberts brings over two decades of experience to the role.

November 21 , 2024