Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian Red Globe grapes relinquish their position as the top exported grape variety to Sweet Globe

Data reveals that a staggering 16 million 18-pound boxes have been shipped thus far, denoting an impressive year-on-year increase of nearly 40% compared to the 11.5 million boxes exported in the previous season of 2021-22.

June 13 , 2023

West Coast Ports unsettled

Various reports provide conflicting messages from the management and labor perspectives of the ongoing U.S. West Coast seaport labor dispute.

June 13 , 2023

20% increase in avocado sales at Mission Produce

Total revenue decreased $57 million, by 20% to $221.1 million year-on-year driven by deflationary pressure on avocado sales prices as a result of robust Mexican harvest volumes.

June 12 , 2023

Florida citrus down as season comes to end

While estimates tend to be up slightly according to the June 9 report, all categories of Florida citrus were down this season versus 2021-22.

June 12 , 2023

Sea transportation boosting Rwandan avocado exports

This first container, comprising 23 tons of avocados, was delivered to Carrefour hypermarket in Dubai, one of the most popular grocers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

June 12 , 2023

U.S. cranberry exports up 80%

Colombia increased its cranberry consumption by 80% between 2017-18 and 2021-22, from 23,020 to 41,451, 100-pound barrels. 

June 12 , 2023

Michigan Asparagus ties into consumer promotion

June 12 , 2023

Invasive pest found at Port of Wilmington

The discovery was made in late May by authorities, who then notified the importer and proceeded to fumigate the entire cargo, which came originally from Honduras.

June 09 , 2023

New senior staff appointments at the USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced six individuals to hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C.

June 09 , 2023

Sprouts Farmers Market prepares expansion

The Arizona based-company is readying sites in Delray Beach, Boca Raton and Orlando in Florida and also in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

June 09 , 2023