Hilary ruins 20% of remaining Cal grape crop

Weather reports indicated that the storm’s record-shattering rains wreaked havoc in parts of Southern California, producing catastrophic flash floods and torrential debris flows in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

August 28 , 2023

Intense rains keep Chilean fruit regions on alert

Esteban Valenzuela, Chilean minister of agriculture, indicates that heavy rainfall causing floods will impact the price of Chilean melons, watermelons, cherries and raspberries.

August 24 , 2023

Illegal immigration impacting Texas

Texas International Produce Association CEO and President, Dante Galeazzi, tells FreshFruitportal.com that "in terms of agriculture, we’ve become more of a pass-through rather than a starting point for foreign workers seeking U.S. employment opportunities.”

August 23 , 2023

Splendid announces Keitt Kong mango label

Splendid President Daniel Ibarra shares that the launch aligns with “the most exciting moment of the Mexican mango season.”

August 22 , 2023

A look at Hawaii’s avocado sector potential

The Hawaii Avocado Association promotes the Sharwil variety, which is the most common commercial cultivar on the island, and is usually available from November to April.

August 18 , 2023

Aldi buys Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets

The Southeast-focused acquisition includes approximately 400 supermarkets across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

August 17 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican avocado exports reach unprecedented levels

Having attained a total U.S. import volume just shy of 2.5 billion pounds for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2023, Avocados From Mexico surpassed its previous high-water mark by more than 2%.

August 17 , 2023