Westfalia Fruit celebrates 75 years of history

February 01 , 2024

Virú secures organics certification for acai fields

The crop has experienced a rise in interest during the past years, as consumers look for more health-oriented food choices and snacking options.

February 01 , 2024

Chilean unions call for government action following farmers' murder

Four Venezuelan nationals allegedly boarded the victims’ truck while they were traveling back after selling their products at the Lo Valledor Fair. 

February 01 , 2024

Peruvian Hass avocado production remains steady

Peru’s Hass Avocado Producers Association (ProHass) President Juan Carlos Paredes addresses campaign projections for the upcoming season.

February 01 , 2024

California Table Grape Commission names Director of Content Development

Increasing its commitment to expand the reach of its global marketing campaign, the California Table Grape Commission named Nick Nakashian as Director of  Content Development.  

January 31 , 2024

Peru: Frozen mango production to drop 90% year-on-year

"In Dominus, we have been quite impacted by the drop in volume, in a normal campaign we had 350 containers and currently we have processed only 25," says commercial head of the frozen products of Dominus, Johanna Mateo.

January 31 , 2024

Prima Wawona sells farmland, announces massive layoffs

Based in Fresno, California, the company is preparing to sell 16,000 acres of prime farmland, valued at $370 million. 

January 31 , 2024

New Zealand apple production to increase 12%

New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) expects domestic production volumes to grow 12% this year over the 2022 crop total, a rebound from 2023.

January 31 , 2024

Mexican avocado industry gearing up for Super Bowl LVIII

A Super Bowl staple, guacamole consumption notably peaks during the sports event, with Mexican avocado producers preparing to supply the highest demand of the season at over 74,000,000 tons.

January 31 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Price hikes in sight for cherries

This year marks a notable departure from the industry's historical trends, as it is the first time in many years that the Chilean cherry industry anticipates an overall decline in global cherry exports.

January 30 , 2024