Summertime Jalisco production supplemented Mexican avocado deal

Mexican avocado production has grown dramatically, with supply reaching more than 2 billion pounds annually.

October 21 , 2022

Chile-based exporter Prize to list on NASDAQ through combination with Rose Hill

The combined entity will be the first Chilean enterprise to initially list directly on a U.S. Exchange. The companies say this represents the start of a new wave of opportunities for investors abroad to access rapidly growing, profitable Latin American organizations.

October 20 , 2022

Guatemala eyes first avocado exports to U.S. by mid-2023

Guatemala is presently awaiting the response from USDA - APHIS to apply the pest control measures required by the U.S. technical entity to gain admissibility for avocados to the U.S.

October 20 , 2022

Florida ag losses may total $1.56B

Florida’s citrus, vegetable and melon production suffered the greatest financial losses in Hurricane Ian, according to IFAS.

October 19 , 2022

Chilean blueberry industry forecasts 8% drop in volumes for 2022-23 season

The Chilean Blueberry Committee says the small crop has resulted primarily from the the industry's intense focus on providing only the best quality fruit to its export markets.

October 18 , 2022

USDA proposes new phytosanitary rules for Chilean table grape imports

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on Oct. 14 published a proposed change in Chilean grape fumigation rules.

October 18 , 2022

Global port congestion easing but still above average

Disruption remains elevated, with capacity at port on the east coast of North America more than double the pre-Covid average.

October 17 , 2022

Florida orange total down 32 percent for 2022-23

Production of all Florida orange varieties is estimated to drop 32% this season, according to USDA estimates released Oct. 12. The total estimate amounts to 28.0 million boxes.

October 14 , 2022

Kroger to acquire Albertsons in $25B deal

The merger would bring together more than 2,700 Kroger stores across the United States and over 2,200 Albertsons locations.