Argentinian blueberry exports drop 25%

Regardless of the drop in volumes, prices were good for Argentinian producers mainly due to the fall in exports from Peru.

January 03 , 2024

Westfalia ships first Australian avocados to India

Western Australia fits well into the Indian avocado imports calendar with fruit availability between November to March, complementing African import programs from April to November.

January 03 , 2024

World table grape production projected up in 2024

Exports are expected to remain nearly unchanged at 3.7 million tons, with greater shipments coming from Chile and China making up for losses from Turkey and the U.S.

January 02 , 2024

Sun Belle announces availability of seasonal red currants

According to Sun Belle, these pearl-shaped berries are good on cheese and grazing boards, with game and poultry, and in salads.

January 02 , 2024

World apple production recovering in 2024

U.S. production is projected up 56,000 tons for a 4.4 million total, with good growing conditions spurring a recovery in Washington state output following last year’s damaging spring weather.

December 22 , 2023

GrubMarket acquires A&B Tropical Produce

A&B is best known for sourcing tropical and exotic fruits and vegetables from producers domestically and from eleven countries across Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. 

December 22 , 2023

Mexican workers arrive in Florida for harvest season

For the next few months, the workers will help harvest strawberries, cantaloupes, and various vegetables from farms across the state.

December 22 , 2023

Higher price for Mexican avocados 

A particularly hot and dry year has caused size issues, especially in the early varieties like Mendez, which pushed prices down at the beginning of the 2023-24 season. 

December 21 , 2023

New Zealand luxury cherry exports doubling in 2024

The increase marks the second commercial year on the market for Southern Fruits International’s Beyond-brand cherries, which are produced at two significant orchards spanning about  400 acres in Central Otago.

December 21 , 2023

Costa Rican pineapples recovered in 2023

The United States is the main market for this product, with 84% of pineapples consumed in the U.S. coming from Costa Rica. 

December 20 , 2023