Colombia’s new fresh fruit offerings making waves

Avocado, Tahitian lime, purple passion fruit, mango, oranges and pineapples lead the uptick.

August 07 , 2023

Study: 36% of U.S. families skip meals for economic reasons

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the rate of food-at-home inflation is 7.1%, however, among surveyed shoppers, the perceived figure is 22.6%, more than 15 points higher than the official measure. 

August 04 , 2023

U.S. imports of Peruvian passion fruit drop 30%

This comes after an upward trend that saw FOB values rise almost 100% from 2019 to 2022.

August 04 , 2023

Mexico continues rainfall stimulation project to mitigate drought effects on ag

The technology, discovered over 70 years ago, uses planes or drones to inject silver iodide particles into clouds which attract water droplets from around them, increasing the chance of rainfall. 

August 03 , 2023

Vanguard International CEO Craig Stauffer retires

Manuel Yzaga, acting CEO of Vanguard Peru, is set to take on Stauffer’s previous role effective Jan. 1, 2024.

August 03 , 2023

Washington State University building ag research facility

The new building will be on the WSU campus. Research there will focus on improving the health, sustainability, and profitability of dryland and irrigated agriculture in the Pacific Northwest. 

August 03 , 2023

Organic fresh produce sales up in Q2

Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, and packaged salads continued to be the two dominant organic fresh produce categories, combining to top $850 million for the quarter. 

August 03 , 2023

Mexican berry sector leads agri-food exports

The total value of Mexican berry exports has increased fivefold during the past decade.

August 02 , 2023

Lunchables teams with Fresh del Monte for new product

The companies indicate that the new product will deliver a convenient solution to power kids throughout the day, while getting them accustomed to eating fruits, through a familiar product.

August 02 , 2023

Warm winter threatens New Zealand kiwifruit

New Zealand has seen some of the highest temperatures in the last 110 years during this winter, putting at risk the country's largest horticultural export crop: kiwifruit. 

August 02 , 2023