Japan suffers orange juice shortages

Brazil, the world's largest orange juice producer, is battling the incurable citrus greening disease as well as extreme droughts, which have led to poor harvest and an increase in orange juice prices. 

June 04 , 2024

First South African citrus shipment of the season heading to the US

This first shipment of approximately 120 reefer containers contains mainly clementines from Cape Town.

June 04 , 2024

Citrus Growers’ Association of South Africa rectifies Spain’s HLB allegations

Media channels falsely spread the news that HLB and not African Citrus Greening had been identified. 

June 04 , 2024

Chiquita case: Ex-DEA agent adds to extortion claims

According to former agent David L. Gaddis, the right-wing paramilitary group Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia was the leading supplier of cocaine and "victimized" the company by using it to smuggle drugs.

June 04 , 2024

Avocado industry’s contribution to Mexican and US economies

A report shows avocados make up a high economic contribution to both Mexico and the United States GDP thanks to consumer demand.

June 04 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: The growing Republic of Georgia's blueberry sector

June 04 , 2024

Tom Vilsack, USDA Secretary to headline IFPA's Washington Conference

June 03 , 2024

José Antonio Gómez resignes as CEO of Camposol

While the company searches for a permanent successor, Ricardo Naranjo, the current CFO of the company, will assume the role of interim CEO.

June 03 , 2024

Panama Canal increases vessel draft to 45 feet ahead of schedule

As of May 16, the number of daily transits in the Panamax locks increased from 17 to 24, and starting June 1, the number of daily transits in the Neopanamax locks will increase from 7 to 8.

June 03 , 2024

California would suffer if the U.S. renews trade war with China, study shows

The study shows that trade war between China and the United States can cause significant setbacks for California's agriculture sector.

June 03 , 2024