Dole expands tropical fruit shipping capacity

The service, which officially started Dec. 31, 2023, will deploy two 1,200 FEU container vessels, MV Robin-2, and MV Robin-5 in a 14-day rotation.

January 10 , 2024

Table grapes: Peru volumes drop this season

Optimistic headlines are being shared in in the Peruvian press because a comparison is being made with the previous season, in the same months and, due to the early harvest of the current season.

January 10 , 2024

Veteran blueberry researcher named UF’s Horticulture Crop Breeding Endowed Chair

During Patricio Muñoz’s time as a blueberry breeder at UF/IFAS, the program has brought in over $50 million in royalty revenue to UF.

January 09 , 2024

Table grape imports to the U.S. picking up steam

U.S. retailers are focused on table grape imports and fruit in cold storage as the local harvest period has come to an end.

January 09 , 2024

Mexican berry exports to reach 460,000 tons

The sector will generate more than half a million jobs during the season to bring berries to consumers' tables.

January 08 , 2024

Red Sea attacks putting global supply chain under strain

Shipping container rates are spiking, as tariffs increase and shipping lines look for alternative routes after six weeks of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi militants.

January 08 , 2024

Peruvian mango exports to the U.S. drop 35%

Lower production volumes caused by hot weather generated a shortage of mangoes in the U.S., taking into account that Ecuador is also facing a similar situation.

January 05 , 2024

Chilean cherries prepare for Chinese New Year

Chilean cherries are preparing for the Chinese New Year to be celebrated on February 10, where cherries are a very popular gift.

January 05 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: A look at the U.S. table grape market

U.S. table grape imports for 2023-24 are forecast to rise slightly to 760,000 tons, assuming normal Panama Canal shipping volumes.

January 04 , 2024

Looking ahead at the effects of climate on Peruvian produce

This season, Peru was one of the most affected countries by the El Niño phenomenon, with export volumes of different fruits dropping after years on the rise.