East Coast imports delayed by Panama Canal restrictions

Faced with an unprecedented drought this year, the ACP announced a cut to the draft restrictions for ships transiting its larger neopanamax locks by six feet. Transits were also slashed by 20% to just 32 vessels a day. 

October 12 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. peach and nectarine production projected to drop to its lowest level in almost 40 years

This forecast marks a continuation of the declining trend that began in 2011-12, with production dropping below 1.0 million tons in 2013-14 for the first time in decades.

October 12 , 2023

OGS 2023 awards Braga Fresh CEO as Grower of the Year

Rod Braga, president and CEO of Braga Fresh, was selected based on his ongoing commitment and dedication to excellence in organic production, organic industry leadership, and innovation.

October 12 , 2023

Colombia exporting 120,000 tons of Hass avocado in 2023

Colombia has exported 125,000 tons of Hass avocados so far in 2023 and is expected to ship another 20,000 by the end of the year, nearly 30% more than in 2022. 

October 12 , 2023

El Niño’s impact on Peruvian blueberries

The 2023 Peruvian blueberry season has been challenging, primarily due to the impact of El Niño bringing unusually warm weather, with temperatures approximately nine degrees Fahrenheit above historical averages.

October 12 , 2023

South Texas growers sounding water alarm

Mexico fails to uphold its agreement on river water rights, which has put South Texas growers in a perilous situation.

October 11 , 2023

Soren Bjorn named CEO of Driscoll’s

Soren Bjorn will assume the role in January 2024 and oversee the company’s global day-to-day operations as Miles Reiter, the current chairman and CEO retires and becomes executive chairman of the family-owned company. 

October 11 , 2023

University of Florida releases citrus greening solutions

A sweet orange-like hybrid currently known as 1859 was selected for development thanks to its high tolerance to HLB, following more than 20 years of exposure to the disease. 

October 11 , 2023

Leading German food retailer goes exclusive with Sekoya blueberries

As in many global markets, blueberry consumption in Germany has increased steadily in the last couple of years, meaning that consumers are more and more demanding with the fruit they are buying. 

October 11 , 2023

California walnut production up

Despite high input costs for producers, sales in the U.S. have grown by 28%, which has made it possible to overcome the high inventory at the beginning of the season.

October 11 , 2023