USDA allows Mexican avocado imports to resume

"The safety of USDA employees simply doing their jobs is of paramount importance. USDA is appreciative of the positive, collaborative relationship between the United States and Mexico that made resolution of this issue possible in a timely manner," the entity said in a statement.

February 18 , 2022

Mexican avocados: Migratory impact, prices rise, US statement on talks

According to USDA data from the Boston Terminal Market, a two layer carton of 32 caliber Mexican Hass were selling for up to US$82.00 on Feb. 17, 2022, compared to up to US$40.00 a year prior, and the U.S. Embassy commented on the first round of talks.

February 18 , 2022

U.S. and Mexican authorities agree to boost security, but avocado imports remain suspended

Mexican avocado association APEAM said that USDA officials gave no date for the resumption of trade at a meeting on Wednesday but said they would work to provide an answer quickly.

February 17 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Analysis of U.S. avocado market following Mexico's suspension

Colin Fain of Agronometrics predicts that avocado prices may spike even more abruptly than in 2018 when Mexican growers went on strike for three weeks.

February 16 , 2022

USDA says avocado ban will be in place "for as long as necessary"

As Mexican authorities push to remove the U.S.'s avocado import suspension, an unnamed source in the Latin American country has told Fresh Fruit Portal why he believes the official received a threatening call last week.

February 14 , 2022

APHIS publishes PRA for systems approach for Chilean table grape imports

If approved, it would mean that Chilean table grape exporters would no longer be required to use methyl bromide fumigation on fruit sent to the U.S.

February 14 , 2022

U.S. trucker shortage worsens

“There’s no question that the vaccine mandates between the United States and Canada right now are creating difficulty,” said Jon Eisen of American Trucking Associations.

February 14 , 2022

U.S. suspends Mexican avocado imports

Mexico has acknowledged that the U.S. government has suspended all imports of Mexican avocados after a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico received a threat.

February 14 , 2022

Southern California port congestion starting to ease

Port officials reportedly say it is unclear whether the decline is the beginning of a trend or a temporary respite because of factory slowdowns in Asia.

February 11 , 2022

U.S. fruit and vegetable imports hit new records in 2021

Fruit imports rose by 16 percent year-on-year to $23 billion, driven in large part by avocados, blueberries and limes.

February 09 , 2022