California avocado volume ramping up in March

Heavy January rains were welcomed throughout California’s avocado production areas.

February 22 , 2023

Pure Flavor acquires Cervini Farms C5, looks ahead to further expansion

Pure Flavor looks to support the increased demand for fresh, greenhouse-grown fruits & vegetables year-round.

February 21 , 2023

New Planasa R&D center seeks to boost berry production in Mexico

The center will be dedicated primarily to breeding programs for strawberries and blackberries, as well as research and development for all four major berry categories.

February 20 , 2023

Greg Wilson joins Sunrise Fresh

The company is a 4th generation, family-owned and operated grower, producer and processor of premium dried fruits and nuts.

February 20 , 2023

Chile’s latest grape forecast pegs exports 10% down in 2022-23

The new forecast indicates that exports would reach 67.1 million boxes. Of this amount, 36 million boxes will be of new varieties, while 19.5 million boxes will consist of traditional varieties.

February 17 , 2023

IFG introduces new names for Low-Chill Cheery Cherry Line

Fruit from commercial orchards will begin to ship in 2023 from Spain and Chile, with cherries from California available in 2024.

February 16 , 2023

What did we hear at Fruit Logistica last week?

John Giles, Divisional Director at Promar International, discusses the Fruit Logistica conference, which took place last week in Berlin.

February 16 , 2023

Mexican avocado exports to the U.S. now worth $3B

The country’s sustainable practices and an efficient and effective use of water resources have allowed the industry to secure surplus volumes in order to set annual records in the international market.

February 15 , 2023

USDA berry figures dominated by Peru and Mexico

The detailed 18-page report, which is public information, addresses volumes of berries placed in the market since Jan. 1, 2023.