California Giant Berry Farms expecting giant volumes

“Despite the uncontrollable challenges from South America causing an early exit and our Florida-Georgia blueberry farms enduring an unprecedented freeze, blueberry production is still on track to beat all-time highs for the company,” said a representative.

February 23 , 2022

Fruit Logistica eases entry requirements for April 2022 event

Six weeks ahead of its annual show, Fruit Logistica said that due to decisions in Germany and other European countries to relax Covid-19 related restrictions, the event has also eased entry requirements for participants.

February 22 , 2022

U.S.: Shipping industry and truck availability improving - USDA

In a weekly update on seasonal perishable products published on Feb. 18 - which also included price trends - the entity said: "The shipping industry generally showed several improving trends again this week."

February 21 , 2022

Peru avocado shipments to increase up to 10% in 2022

Peru avocado exports are expected to grow by 8 to 10 percent in 2022 compared to the previous year. Growth will likely  come from  shipments to Europe, but supply woes in the U.S. could alter these projections. 

February 21 , 2022

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