Aldi buys Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets

The Southeast-focused acquisition includes approximately 400 supermarkets across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

August 17 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican avocado exports reach unprecedented levels

Having attained a total U.S. import volume just shy of 2.5 billion pounds for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2023, Avocados From Mexico surpassed its previous high-water mark by more than 2%.

August 17 , 2023

Dole contributing to Maui fire relief

This week, the Maui fire officially became the deadliest wildfire event in recent U.S. history, with over 96 confirmed deaths.

August 15 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Blackberry prices spike as supplies from Mexico recede

As the summer season peaks, the supply of fresh blackberries from Mexico tightens due to weather-related disruptions caused by Mexico’s seasonal rainy period in July.

August 15 , 2023

Ecuadorian avocados admission to ‘expand bilateral trade’

Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Eduardo Izaguirre Marín, stresses this market opening will benefit more than 11,000 people involved in the avocado production chain.

August 15 , 2023

Michigan blueberries: A great season

“It has been a great Michigan blueberry season, with phenomenal quality and good volumes. We’re anticipating the Michigan season to finish out on a good note, too, with an excellent late-season crop,” Sarah Quackenbush tells FreshFruitPortal.com.

August 14 , 2023

Flora loca avocado challenges ripeners

The “first bloom” of the year is known as flora loca, and its has a lower oil content, which slows the maturing and ripening process.

August 14 , 2023

APHIS’ proposal on Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection

Fees for the program were last updated in 2015, based on 2010 through 2012 cost data, which puts them more than a decade behind today’s circumstances. 

August 14 , 2023

Herb business growth by overcoming challenges

Adverse weather has impacted local production, with Miami's Infinite Herbs sourcing from Colombia and Mexico.

August 11 , 2023

Sun Valley Packing (CA): A step forward in peach handling with Unitec Technological Solutions

August 11 , 2023