U.S.: South American mango import season to close with larger volumes

Brazil, Ecuador and Peru, three of the main mango exporters to the U.S. market, are seeing very positive balances during this winter season.

January 10 , 2023

Peruvian blueberry exports continued to soar in 2022

Peru's agro-export sector has become one of the main drivers of the country's economic growth, with blueberries representing 15% of agricultural exports as of 2021. 

January 06 , 2023

When it rains in California, it pours

California’s prayers for rain have been answered. And then some.

January 06 , 2023

2022 U.S. avocado prices reach dollar sales peak

Prices peaked at around $72 per pack during the final weeks of June. With higher prices, annual overall dollar sales for the commodity rose 7% to over $2,399 million.

January 05 , 2023

Mission Produce announces 2022 financial results

The fourth quarter revenue reached $238 million, which was flat with the prior year period.

January 04 , 2023

Colombian fresh mangoes make U.S. market debut

Mangoes are now part of a total of 108 fresh Colombian agricultural products that have been green lit to enter the U.S. market.

January 03 , 2023

Investment in South African citrus industry restrained by myriad recent challenges - USDA

The widespread challenges that the South African citrus sector has faced over recent seasons are restraining investment in the industry, according to a USDA report.

December 23 , 2022

U.S. Apple exports see major changes

Washington’s apple export business is significantly down compared to pre-Covid years. The industry shipped large apple volumes to India. Now, tariffs prevent those volumes and generally, international markets have declined. 

December 22 , 2022

January grape imports may be light

The early Chilean grape harvest from the Atacama is running late, and Peruvian grape loadings have faced recent delays owing to protests that have prevented workers from getting to the farms and facilities to pick and pack.

December 21 , 2022

Canadian pension fund seeks to increase stake in Hortifrut

Hortifrut's controlling group has entered into an agreement under which PSP Investments would increase its ownership in the company through a tender offer.

December 19 , 2022