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Mexico's Sonora table grape forecast revised down
In a statement, AALPUM revealed that it has reconsidered its March 2022 harvest estimate of 25 million boxes and believes it is reasonable to expect a very similar total volume to 2021 which stood at 21.3 million boxes.
June 16 , 2022
A guide to washing fruits and vegetables
This quick guide by the University of Florida Extension provide an overview of how to wash different types of fruits and vegetables.
June 16 , 2022
Mission Produce looks south amid Mexican supply uncertainty
In an earnings call, the Mission Produce CEO said demand in core U.S. markets had proven to be resilient and largely inelastic.
June 16 , 2022
San Miguel to sell South African and Peruvian fresh fruit operations
The company will shift its focus to enhancing production and exportation of lemon derivatives, which are strategic ingredients for its clients in the drinks, food, flavor and fragrance industries.
June 15 , 2022
Congress approves bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The aim of the legislation is to streamline the process for the importation and export of all goods, providing much needed relief for the fresh produce industry.Â
June 15 , 2022
Summer Citrus from South Africa announces the start of its 2022 season
The first vessel, which contains 3,900 pallets of Clementines and Navel Oranges, will arrive into the U.S. Port of Philadelphia this week.
June 15 , 2022
80 Acres Farms to increase output by 700% amid vertical farming boom
Two new vertical farms will initially focus on leafy greens, tomatoes, micro-greens and culinary herbs, with strawberries and blackberries likely to be added in phase two.
June 15 , 2022
West Coast port strikes remain unlikely in no deal scenario - report
Although negotiations for a new contract for West Coast port workers which started over a month ago are still ongoing, neither side foresees supply chain disruptions.
June 15 , 2022
How to peel and pit an avocado
Though Simon and Garfunkel weren't thinking of avocados when they wrote "Slip Sliding Away," this phrase might describe our experience trying to peel and pit an avocado.
June 15 , 2022
Agronometrics in Charts: Higher prices in sight for Mexican limes
Most of the country's growing regions have had insufficient rainfall since the past three months - this coupled with the high recorded temperatures is likely to lead to lower volumes.
June 14 , 2022
