Citrus industry appears to be Florida ag’s biggest Ian casualty

Within the Sunshine State’s produce industry, it is Florida’s citrus growers facing devastating damage from Hurricane Ian.

October 05 , 2022

Mexican avocados help grow U.S. economy, study says

A new study by Texas A&M University has confirmed that Hass avocado imports from Mexico contribute directly to the U.S. economy by generating millions in output, taxes and labor income.

October 04 , 2022

Inflation could cause Peruvian grapes to be replaced by cheaper fruits

Inflation has Peruvian producers and exporters on alert over concerns that consumers may opt to purchase less expensive fruit.

October 04 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru’s blueberry sector waltzing to newer heights

Peru is deemed as the leading exporter of fresh blueberries in the world, and according to projections, the country’s preeminence in the international blueberry market is projected to continue, with blueberries now ranking as its second most important agricultural export after table grapes.

October 04 , 2022

Honduran banana exports bounce back as Ecuador struggles

The Central Bank of Honduras (BCH) reported that banana exports almost doubled to US$293.4 million during the first semester of 2022. This comes as most areas affected by hurricane Eta and Iota in 2020 start to slowly recover.

October 03 , 2022

Westfalia Fruit’s avocado seeds to replace plastic microbeads in cosmetics

Westfalia Fruit will supply ground avocado seeds to premium beauty brand Dr. Craft to be used in a range of cosmetics in the UK.

October 03 , 2022

U.S. seaports facing biggest challenges in decades

U.S. seaports are currently enduring the worst congestion “since the age of containerization”, Logistics Management reports. The publication credits backlogs of imports coming into the country, a shortage of equipment, and inland blocks as the main causes for this situation.

October 03 , 2022

First reports emerge of damage to Florida citrus industry from hurricane

One major citrus producer believes the greater impact of the storm will be on production in the current season and possibly next one, rather than on long-term production.

October 03 , 2022

Spanish lemon production to decrease by 10% due to adverse weather

Spain's lemon production is forecast to decrease by 10% year-on-year in the 2022-23 season, according to the country's Lemon and Grapefruit Interbranch Organization (AILIMPO).

September 30 , 2022

Australia table grape production to rise by 17% despite challenges

Recent USDA reports project that total production for Australian table grapes is to rise to an estimated 210,000 metric tons (MT) for the 2022-23 season.

September 30 , 2022