Mexico mangos hit another record volume

Mexico should set another record for fresh mango export volume, in the estimation of Chris Ciruli, COO of Ciruli Bros.

July 27 , 2023

Mexican mangoes rolling into late summer

Splendid’s Honey mango deal out of Los Mochis should finish by the end of July, with volumes moving steadily throughout the season.

July 26 , 2023

U.S. Specialty Crop coalition endorses bipartisan legislation addressing 2023 farm bill

Specialty crop production, including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery and greenhouse commodities, accounts for $64.7 billion in farm gate value.

July 26 , 2023

Pink Lady apple maintains its position in Europe under a complicated economic context

Non-profit association, Pink Lady Europe, announced the apple variety has maintained its position with sales volume of 180,000 tons, 3% more than the previous season, despite double-digit inflation in the food sector.

July 25 , 2023

Prunes may support cardiovascular health

The study was conducted in postmenopausal women and men 55 years and older, revealing that, in men, long-term prune consumption improved HDL cholesterol and the total cholesterol to HDL ratio, while decreasing oxidative stress and the inflammatory biomarker C-reactive protein.

July 25 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: British Columbia’s blueberry season kicks off

The cultivation of both wild (low bush) and cultivated (high bush) blueberries has undergone substantial expansion over the past decade.

July 25 , 2023

Ecuador pitahaya exports reach 29,000 tons

Ecuador’s Agency for Regulation and Phytosanitary and Zoosanitary Control (Agrocalidad) reports the certification of 4,779 pitahaya shipments to date, to 20 destinations, with more than 29,000  tons exported.

July 24 , 2023

Mexican grapes winding down

After a high-priced early Jalisco deal, Mexico’s traditional Sonoran production was delayed and otherwise set back by unseasonably chilly temperatures.

July 24 , 2023

USDA accepting applications for agribusiness trade mission to Southeast Asia

Trade mission participants will travel to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, connecting with key importers and learning first-hand from government and industry leaders about local market conditions. 

July 21 , 2023

OPS 2023 recap: A bright future for organics

New organic rules and regulations, the challenges facing Controlled Environment Agriculture, and the ability to effectively connect the benefits of organic fresh produce to consumers were among the hot-button topics explored at the seventh annual Organic Produce Summit.

July 21 , 2023