US fruit and nut exports grow, but Latin American imports stay strong

U.S. fresh fruit exports grew 20% year on year,  to $​​1.7 billion in value from October 2023 to February 2024, according to the USDA.

April 09 , 2024

Maersk resumes container line service through Panama Canal

The OC1 service, resuming May 10, runs between the U.S. East Coast, specifically Philadelphia and Charleston ports, Australia and New Zealand.

April 08 , 2024

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

Blue Diamond partners with Japan's Kagome for Almond Breeze®

April 08 , 2024

USDA seeks nominees for the Citrus Administrative Committee

The appointed members will serve a two-year term beginning Aug. 1, 2024.

April 08 , 2024

Fruit World kicks off stone fruit season in California

According to Fruit World, recent rain is expected to have had a minor effect on the supply.

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

Apple growers look to the moon for outlook clues

USApple’s Weather Outlook for 2024 analyzed insights into 18-year lunar cycles, a factor influencing waves and weather. This lunar effect could mean abrasive weather impacts on the apple season. 

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