First Zespri kiwifruit of season en route to United States

The season’s first two shipments of Zespri kiwifruit from New Zealand are expected to arrive at the Port of Philadelphia and the Port of Los Angeles by the end of April.

April 04 , 2024

APHIS provides guidance on ag imports bound to Baltimore seaport

At this time, cargo operations remain suspended at the Baltimore seaport.

April 04 , 2024

Peru ranks as second-largest avocado exporter in 2024

Despite struggling with adverse weather throughout 2023, the Peruvian avocado sector scored a 79% rise in exports in the first two months of 2024. 

April 04 , 2024

CPMA announces its 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient

Murray Driediger, President and CEO of BC Fresh Vegetables Inc. (BC Fresh), has been named the 2024 CPMA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

April 04 , 2024

Update: Chilean port workers on strike

Flaming street barricades near the Ports of Valparaíso and San Antonio, followed by street protests were among the first public manifestations.

April 04 , 2024

Holidays boost avocado retail sales

In 2023, Avocado sales during fourth quarter festive holidays in the U.S. totaled 144.8 million units, generating $161.3 million in retail sales.

April 04 , 2024

With arrival of La Niña, a ‘busier than usual hurricane season’ expected for US East Coast, Caribbean

The Atlantic Ocean continues to be extremely warm with record-breaking sea surface temperatures in the eastern and central Atlantic. This creates conditions that encourage increased hurricane activity. 

April 04 , 2024

Goldenberry Farms envisions Colombia as a hub of organic, tropical fruits

The company believes that organic production in Colombia is not only sustainable but healthier, starting with the growers.

April 04 , 2024

Angus Soft Fruits talks multi-generational berry farming in Scotland

Jill Witheyman, Head of Marketing at Angus Soft Fruits, discusses how the firm uses data to advanced and breed new berry varieties in Scotland.

April 04 , 2024

Egypt's ag exports, led by oranges, hit $1.5 billion in Q1

In December 2023, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Cairo forecasted that for the marketing year 2023/24, Egypt’s fresh orange exports would reach 2.0 million metric tons, up 25% from 2022/23. 

April 04 , 2024