Long Beach and Los Angeles see big drop in inbound cargo

The most recent data show US consumer spending and retail sales rising at a sluggish pace, a sign that the hottest inflation in almost four decades is starting to take its toll on the economy.

September 20 , 2022

Plenty to build world’s largest indoor vertical farm campus for berries

The centrally located Plenty Richmond Farm Campus marks Plenty’s expansion beyond the U.S. West Coast and will bring fresh, healthy produce to the East Coast year-round.

September 19 , 2022

Guatemala aims to export Hass avocados to U.S. for first time by 2023

With an industry that is constantly developing, Guatemala has 5,500 hectares and expects 3,000 to 4,000 more to be planted in the next three to four years.

September 16 , 2022

Volume pressure sharpens as produce inflation climbs higher in August

The price per unit across all foods and beverages in the IRI-measured multi-outlet stores accelerated further to an increase of 14.3% in the four weeks ending August 28 year-on-year.

September 15 , 2022

Promising future for U.S. mango consumption

“It is expected that U.S. mango consumption will continue growing steadily for the foreseeable future,” said Manuel Michel, the National Mango Board’s Executive Director.

September 14 , 2022

Rain and wind delay Mexican produce exports

Mangoes and a range of vegetables such as cucumbers and bell peppers are expected to be especially affected by Hurricane Kay.

September 13 , 2022

PhilaPort executives bullish on coming fruit season

Driving the key growth are increased volume and more varied production from growers in Peru and Chile.

September 12 , 2022

Mission Produce posts flat net income, higher revenue for Q3

In the fourth quarter, Mission said the industry is expecting volumes to increase sequentially and remain consistent with the prior year period.

September 09 , 2022

North American blueberry deal coming to end for 2022

Industry leaders indicate it was a good season, although production areas saw decreased volume with disappointing crop set in the spring and then some subsequent weather issues.

September 08 , 2022

Mission Produce announces logistics partnership with NatureSweet

The move is anticipated to support the expansion of NatureSweet’s greenhouse portfolio, which includes snacking tomatoes, medium/large tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers.

September 07 , 2022