Production costs and weather decrease West Mexico veg supplies

Cold weather lowered yields in Mexico’s early harvest months of September, October, and November.

December 02 , 2022

Northern hemisphere citrus crop to be one of smallest in recent seasons

Production in the region is projected to drop by 13% this season to 26 million tons, according to the World Citrus Organization.

December 01 , 2022

Exchange rates key concern for California citrus

While shipping and logistics are a concern, California citrus peak export season is in the January-March timeframe, which otherwise is counter seasonal for many other agricultural products.

November 30 , 2022

Truckers' strike in Chile could halt fruit harvests

Producers and exporters associations have voiced concerns as containers are not reaching the ports due to the ongoing blockade.

November 29 , 2022

Chilean cherry exports hit by trucker strike

Both exporters and fruit growers have expressed their extreme concern due to the stoppage being carried out by various transport unions throughout Chile. 

November 25 , 2022

Michigan apples hit all-time peak

In August the Michigan Apple Committee announced a crop estimate of a whopping 29.5 million bushels, a 10 million increase year-on-year.

November 25 , 2022

U.S. orange juice imports from Brazil peak following Hurricane Ian

Florida citrus groves were severely damaged by Hurricane Ian, causing the market to turn to Brazil to supply the beverage.

November 24 , 2022

U.S. rail unions reject government agreement, threaten strike

The tentative contract was proposed in September via a board appointed by the U.S. President Joe Biden. Unions argue that there are no paid sick days under the deal.

November 23 , 2022

Berry Gardens to bring more innovation, varieties to U.K. market following Driscoll’s acquisition

News of the merger first broke in early November, with the two firms having collaborated for the past twenty years. However, the reach of this partnership has barely scratched the surface.

November 22 , 2022

Winter grape import supplies may be substantially up

This winter, South American table grape shippers will likely be looking to increase export volumes to the U.S. as European and Asian markets are expected to import smaller volumes.

November 21 , 2022