APHIS opens comments on Peruvian raspberry, turmeric imports

Following Peru's request for market access with the two commodities, APHIS has prepared Pest Risk Assessments for imports of both items. It is accepting comments until July 29.

June 17 , 2020

Concern as Covid-19 spreads among U.S. fruit and vegetable packers

The Trump administration said last month it may extend an executive order to keep meat plants operating to fruit and vegetable producers as well, a sign it is concerned fresh produce could be the next sector hit.

June 17 , 2020

USDA proposes changes in handling requirements for Florida tomatoes

The Florida Tomato Committee recommended the changes related to Roma tomatoes and to the definition of “controlled environment.”

June 16 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Clementines fetch higher prices despite larger volumes in the U.S.

The prices of clementines in the U.S. - which are almost entirely supplied by Chile - are up 10% year-on-year despite a massive uptick in volumes.

June 16 , 2020

Peru sets sights on U.S. avocado market as Mexican volumes subside

Having been largely focused on Europe during the opening stages of its season, the Peruvian avocado industry is now seeing a market opportunity in the U.S. as Mexican supplies subside.

June 15 , 2020

Mucci Farms expands reach with two more U.S. distribution centers

An executive of the greenhouse produce grower-shipper says the new facilities will improve its ability to service retailers and consumers in the U.S..

June 12 , 2020

Europe: Warm weather boosts domestic stone fruit prospects, says supplier

"Although the weather has marked the beginning of the season, as well as the uncertainty about future consumer behavior, the outlook is in fact more than optimistic," said a company representative.

June 12 , 2020

U.S.: New partnership to bring "next generation of avocados" to market

If successful, these varieties would meet diverse regional growing requirements, exhibit better post-harvest characteristics, increase yields, provide resistance against disease, and expand consumer market diversity.

June 12 , 2020

Instacart raises massive US$225M as it surges past Walmart in online delivery market

Instacart, which has benefitted a lot more than rival Walmart from the Covid-19 pandemic, now has a market value of US$13.7bn.

June 11 , 2020

Chilean clementines meet with "strong market demand" in U.S.

With the campaign now fully underway, Citrus from Chile said that the country is expecting a 4% year-on-year increase in total exports to 347,000 metric tons (MT).

June 11 , 2020