Guatemala aims to export Hass avocados to U.S. for first time by 2023

With an industry that is constantly developing, Guatemala has 5,500 hectares and expects 3,000 to 4,000 more to be planted in the next three to four years.

September 16 , 2022

Volume pressure sharpens as produce inflation climbs higher in August

The price per unit across all foods and beverages in the IRI-measured multi-outlet stores accelerated further to an increase of 14.3% in the four weeks ending August 28 year-on-year.

September 15 , 2022

Rain and wind delay Mexican produce exports

Mangoes and a range of vegetables such as cucumbers and bell peppers are expected to be especially affected by Hurricane Kay.

September 13 , 2022

Peru forecasts 11% increase in table grape exports

Peru's table grape association Provid has forecast exports in the 2022-23 season to increase by 11 percent to 71.5 million boxes equivalent to 8.2 kilograms each.

September 12 , 2022

North American blueberry deal coming to end for 2022

Industry leaders indicate it was a good season, although production areas saw decreased volume with disappointing crop set in the spring and then some subsequent weather issues.

September 08 , 2022

Chilean clementine season ends with exports down 39%

The 2022 clementine season ended with a total of 41,832 tons, 39 percent down on the same period in 2021 and the U.S. accounted for 98.6 percent of total exports.

September 02 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Haiti’s mango volumes projected to be 48% lower

The Haitian mango season began the third week of April and is expected to run until the second week of September with a projection of approximately 1.4 million boxes.

September 01 , 2022

California grower McClarty talks about boosting grape consumption

"As an industry, we need to review where we are, where we are going, and how to get there. This means looking at exciting technological advances, new varieties, and how to protect company secrets, yet at the same time share best practices," said McClarty.

August 31 , 2022

Port congestion continues to wreak havoc in the U.S. and Canada

The port congestion has ocean carriers, most recently MSC, announcing modifications to its vessel schedule.

August 30 , 2022

Honeybear Brands makes progress toward reaching sustainability goals

In 2021, Honeybear Brands sourced 91 percent of its facility energy from renewable sources, putting the company well on its way to meet its 100 percent goal by 2025.

August 26 , 2022