Guatemala's tropical fruit exporters remain hopeful amid challenging reality    

Regarding the non-conventional fruit and vegetable industry, most of the country comprises small producers who form alliances and sell their products to larger corporations, which then export to different global markets. 

March 26 , 2024

Despite inflation, US orange juice sales remain strong

Active orange juice consumers in the U.S. increased slightly in 2023, despite inflationary pressure on shoppers, according to a new study.

March 26 , 2024

Consumption increases in a tight US watermelon market

Pricing and supply in the market in upcoming weeks will depend on how the U.S. season starts in April. 

March 26 , 2024

USDA trade mission to South Korea opens in Seoul

Announced publicly in mid-March, the trade mission with Secretary Taylor in Seoul includes 48 U.S. companies and organizations.

March 25 , 2024

Chilean cherries close record-breaking 2023-24 campaign in China

More than 90,000 kg, nearly 200,000 lbs, of the Cerasina cherry variety arrived in China on March 18 on the vessel Seaspan Belief.

March 25 , 2024

Green queen of health: Research shows benefits of daily avocado consumption

Nutritional science researchers Kristina Petersen and Penny Kris-Etherton found, in a study of 1,008 U.S. consumers, that eating just one avocado a day improved overall diet quality among participants.

March 25 , 2024

Peru's pomegranate industry struggles as production drops 40%

The business has turned to small farmers, with 1 or 3 hectares who have lower production costs and find it to be a profitable product.

March 25 , 2024

Tomato virus, detrimental to yield, found in Ontario wastewater study

The devastating plant pathogen infects tomato and pepper plants with nearly 100% disease incidence.

March 22 , 2024

ACADES Congress: Water storage, La Niña conditions test Chilean agriculture

The event, put on by the Chilean Association of Water Desalination and Reuse (ACADES), explores some of the greatest challenges regarding water security, including climate change, regulatory frameworks, and research and innovation.

March 21 , 2024

Sun Pacific & Moonlight Companies buy Prima Wawona farmland for $91M

The entirety of the land put to sale by Prima Wawona, of which only 1,300 acres remain available, is said to be one of the most productive in the tree fruit industry.

March 21 , 2024