Colombian limes find opportunity as Mexico winds down

Mexico represents 95% of all limes arriving in the U.S. The other 5% is mainly covered by Colombia and to a smaller extent, Peru. 

February 23 , 2024

Grocery union representing 30,000 workers first to endorse Kroger-Albertsons merger

Ann Poff, vice president of UFCW Local 555, said in a release, “Our workers would rather work for people who run grocery stores over online or big-box retailers.”

February 22 , 2024

Q&A: VOG's vertical integration success story

Hannes Tauber, Marketing Manager at VOG, addressed the firm's unique approach from farm to shelf during the past Fruit Logistica fair in Berlin.

February 22 , 2024

U.S. fresh fruit imports on track for decade of growth

USDA forecasts the value of horticultural imports to decline moderately from a high of $98.4 billion in 2024, to a low of $95.8 billion in 2026, before increasing again to $111.5 billion in 2033.

February 22 , 2024

Peru's table grape debut in Japan nears 2,500 tons

Up to week 5 of 2024, Peru has exported more than 14 varieties, with Allison accounting for nearly 22% of all shipments.

February 22 , 2024

Pitaya, soursop stand out in U.S. consumer market projections

As consumption increases, growers and exporters in Ecuador look at ways of growing consumer awareness on exotic fruits in the U.S. market.

February 21 , 2024

Sorma Group's box-filling robot seeks to revolutionize packing technology

Designed to streamline the filling process, the technology offers a seamless solution for placing produce packs in boxes with the utmost care and accuracy.

February 21 , 2024

Onubafruit presents five new blueberry varieties at Fruit Logistica

Company Manager Francisco Sánchez said the new cultivars are in full production, with “magnificent results” observed so far.

February 21 , 2024

Agrovision introduces large-scale blueberry farming operation in China

The new Yunnan farming operation serves to advance the company’s promise of premium superfruits, 52 weeks a year, of domestically grown, premium berries.

February 20 , 2024

Q&A: Chilean nectarine season at David del Curto

To learn more about the industry and exports so far this season, we spoke with executives from David del Curto (DDC), one of Chile's largest fruit exporters.

February 20 , 2024