Equifruit is now a women-owned company

The brand has long advocated for gender equity in the banana industry, and this latest move goes out to prove just that.

September 08 , 2023

Agronometrics Shorts: Extortion of lime farmers in Michoacán causes prices to soar

Accounts suggest that criminal entities are demanding a fee of one peso per kilogram of limes sold, equating to a cumulative levy of US $59.51 per metric ton.

September 07 , 2023

Texas citrus starts in early October

"We currently expect to see a crop peaking on smaller sizes; however, September and October are our rainy months, so there is still an opportunity to increase in size,” says April Flowers, marketing director of Lone Star Citrus Growers.

September 07 , 2023

World Avocado Organization triples retailer collaborations in 12 countries

WAO now has a presence in over 4,000 stores across the UK including Tesco, Waitrose, and Wholefoods, and online at Ocado.com.

September 07 , 2023

Tighter Florida orange supplies drive up prices

The USDA’s latest report, published in July, puts the state's orange yields at 15.8 million 90 pound boxes.

September 07 , 2023

Westfalia expanding Mozambique operations

Mozambique’s avocado industry has experienced significant growth, reaching an export volume of 6.5 million pounds in 2022. This represents a 154% increase year-on-year.

September 05 , 2023

Oregyn makes extensive tour of China and participates for first time in Asia Fruit Logistica

The Oregyn commercial platform is the result of the joint venture between the fruit producers and exporters Copefrut and Verfrut, which seeks to establish direct and close commercial relations directly with clients in China, with a strong focus on retailers.

September 05 , 2023

Peru: Blueberry exports drop 37% this year

To date, the Peruvian blueberry campaign shows less production than the projections at the start the season with a total of 21,075 tons of blueberries exported so far, which represents a 37% decrease from the 2022-2023 season. 

September 04 , 2023

California table grape losses to Hilary estimated at 25 million boxes

With approximately 30% of the crop harvested when the hurricane hit, it is projected that 35% of the remaining crop – 25 million boxes – has been lost.

September 04 , 2023

EU stone fruit to rise by 12% in 2023-24

Volumes are projected to rise to 3.6 million MT, mostly driven by a significant expected increase in Spain, the EU’s major stone fruit producer, that will offset declines in other member states.

September 01 , 2023