Hass Avocado Board kicks off sustainability webinar program

The webinar will share how key findings are shaping the Avocado Sustainability Center, a newly launched resource providing industry sustainability research and data.   

November 01 , 2023

Peruvian blueberry exports to the U.S. drop 23%

According to the ADEX Data Trade Intelligence System, the U.S. took a 49% share of overall shipments, confirming its position as the top destination market for blueberries.

October 31 , 2023

Avocados from Mexico steps down from the Super Bowl 

The company's CEO, Alvaro Luque announced they are taking a year off to become the first produce brand to partner with the College Football Playoff.

October 31 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Colombia’s avocado exports are growing exponentially

Avocados have metamorphosed into Colombia's "green gold," as their exportation has already established a significant presence in various countries including the Netherlands, the U.S., the UK, Spain and Belgium.

October 31 , 2023

Mission Produce UK expanding ripening capacity; enters mangos 

Mission Produce's expansion plans for its forward distribution center in Dartford, England enables the establishment of mango operations. 

October 31 , 2023

Organic produce sales up again in Q3

The organic berry category, which includes strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, led overall dollar sales with $461 million for the quarter, representing a year-over-year increase of 7%. 

October 31 , 2023

Biden administration plans to protect water security in the West

The proposal is to protect the Colorado River System and two key dams in response to falling water levels.

October 30 , 2023

Oppy and Ocean Spray mark 20th partnership anniversary

The anniversary is to be celebrated with a top prize of $10,000 with Ocean Spray’s “Buy three, win big” promotion showcased on the front of each pack. 

October 30 , 2023

Q&A: WAO VP on El Niño struggles, sustainability and new market players

"As we all know, Latin America continues to be the main source of the fruit, however, there are new origins, especially in Africa and southern Europe, that have joined the industry and are growing in an interesting way in recent years," says Michael Horney, vice president of the World Avocado Organization.

October 30 , 2023

AMFRESH presents citrus variety in anticipation of Halloween

The company describes the fruit as a unique and iconic pumpkin shape, with easy-peeling multi-colour skin containing a sweet and virtually seedless pulp. 

October 30 , 2023