Mexican avocado hub poised for another year of growth

Between 2014 and 2023, production volumes grew nearly 75%, reaching 2.65 million tons. These figures have kept Mexico well-grounded as the number one avocado producer globally.

April 08 , 2024

World Central Kitchen and the feat of supplying food on the frontlines of crisis

The World Central Kitchen (WCK), an internationally recognized humanitarian organization, employed the humanitarian aid workers killed on April 1st by an Israeli air strike in Gaza.

April 08 , 2024

Almond Board of California sees potential for growth in Indian market

India is the main export destination for U.S. fresh or dried almonds, holding 30% of the total share with more than 474 million pounds exported in 2022-23 and a total value of $803 million. 

April 08 , 2024

Australian melon exports stay strong as production falls

With lower supplies, prices increased. Last year, total value rose to approximately USD$163 million (AUD$248 million). 

April 08 , 2024

Chilean kiwifruit harvest delayed over brix level

The Chilean Kiwi Committee said the late start won’t impact the fruit yield, but that the harvest had been delayed to increase the brix content.

April 05 , 2024

Kistler to join UF/IFAS as IRREC director

Kistler joins the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) from the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, in Tifton, Georgia, where he currently serves as professor and dean of the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

April 05 , 2024

Mandarin orange volume projected to drop in Chile, a top US supplier

Chile is the largest supplier in the United States of imported mandarins, holding 38.7% of the market on average. 

April 05 , 2024

Port of Philly: “The Baltimore situation will have no impact on our fruit capacity”

At PhillyPort, 54% of the containers they handle are refrigerated, establishing itself as the go-to port for produce. 

April 05 , 2024

First Zespri kiwifruit of season en route to United States

The season’s first two shipments of Zespri kiwifruit from New Zealand are expected to arrive at the Port of Philadelphia and the Port of Los Angeles by the end of April.

April 04 , 2024

Update: Chilean port workers on strike

Flaming street barricades near the Ports of Valparaíso and San Antonio, followed by street protests were among the first public manifestations.

April 04 , 2024