Chilean citrus production forecast to recover in 2022-23

This comes after a complicated year of lower yields due to frosts in the Valparaíso, Metropolitana, and O’Higgins regions.

December 19 , 2022

Global table grape production estimated up 7% for 2022-23

The USDA projects the world's fresh table grape production to rise by 1.2 to 27.4 million in 2022-23.

December 16 , 2022

Peruvian ag industry calls for safe working conditions amid political turmoil

The situation has remained unchanged for almost a week, with the Association of Peruvian Agricultural Producer Guilds (AGAP) officials stating that “jobs are being lost and irreparable damage is being done to the entire agricultural sector.”

December 15 , 2022

California kiwifruit market off to red hot start

Season-opening prices have been excellent for conventional Hayward variety sold in the domestic market.

December 14 , 2022

Chilean blueberries coming to fore as Peru winds down

Both Chilean and Mexican blueberries are taking center stage for North Bay Produce as Peruvian supplies peaked during November.

December 13 , 2022

Fresh cranberries available until Christmas

A strong fresh cranberry crop will sustain supplies for North American retailers for Christmastime promotions, according to The Cranberry Network.

December 12 , 2022

Washington apple exports to drop this season

Extreme heat in June 2021 reduced the 2022 orchard productivity, which had poor pollination weather and a 10–14-day harvest delay.

December 09 , 2022

GT USA Wilmington receives season’s first two Moroccan citrus vessels

During this winter fruit season, which will run through May 2023, the port anticipates receiving approximately 12 shiploads of fruit from Morocco’s Atlantic port of Agadir.

December 08 , 2022

High input costs and rising interest rates top concerns among U.S. farmers

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer came in at a reading of 102 in November, unchanged from October.

December 06 , 2022

Disruption in China dampens optimism for produce shipments

The optimism surrounding China’s insatiable appetite is not there now, this is largely due to Covid and the logistics nightmare created by the disease.