DiMare California announces appointment of new president, DMB packing

September 14 , 2023

Another record for Mexican avocados in the U.S.

According to Alvaro Luque, president and CEO of Avocados From Mexico (AFM), imports to the United States are expected to rise this year, marking the beginning of a new record, as demand keeps rising in international markets.

September 14 , 2023

Costa Rica accounts for 84% of U.S. pineapple imports

The United States is the main market for Costa Rican pineapples, the quality of the fruit has led to an increase in per-capita consumption in U.S. households.

September 13 , 2023

XX Banana Time to gather the sector in Ecuador

The event will include experience exchanges, commercial exhibitions and business roundtables, set to provide attendees with “a complete overview of innovations and trends that will shape the sector’s future and that guarantee commercial benefits for Ecuador as a producing country.”

September 13 , 2023

Westfalia USA’s avocados go plastic free

The newly unveiled packaging will be showcased at Southern Innovations in Charlotte, N.C. this week. 

September 13 , 2023

CMI Orchards welcomes new Sales Account Manager Ellie Tucker

September 12 , 2023

Michigan apple harvest going strong

Michigan’s official 2023 apple crop estimate is 32 million bushels, close to the record 32.38 million bushels recorded in 2022. The average annual crop size is approximately 24 million bushels.

September 12 , 2023

Agronometrics Shorts: California dominating U.S. peach production

In 2022, California harvested a whopping 475,000 tons of peaches, leaving South Carolina a distant second at 67,400 tons, and Georgia trailing in third place with 24,800 tons.

September 12 , 2023

Peruvian Agrokasa sells to Grupo HAME

Agrokasa, founded in 1995 and today a leading vertically integrated grower, packer and shipper of avocados, table grapes, blueberries and asparagus, is consistently ranked as one of Peru’s largest produce exporters.

September 11 , 2023

Divert breaks ground in Washington

The company’s objective is to minimize food waste and convert wasted food into a renewable energy resource instead of being a source of methane seeping from landfills.

September 11 , 2023