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

Avocado prices hit a record high as Super Bowl Sunday approaches

A 20-pound box of Hass avocados from Mexico's largest exporter to the U.S. reportedly costs $6.29 more than it did during the same time period last year.

February 08 , 2022

Apple inventories down in Europe but up in the U.S.

There is a contrasting picture for both apple and pear stocks in the U.S. and Europe, according to data from the World Apple and Pear Association.

February 07 , 2022

Global container flows struggle to pick up speed, data shows

Delays at U.S. major ports have been particularly severe, but knock-on effects have also been felt around the world.

February 04 , 2022

Global fresh produce trade associations form coalition to address rising costs

The global coalition will proactively voice the concerns of the global industry regarding the increased supply chain disruptions and propose common solutions.

February 03 , 2022

Calavo names new Chairman

Calavo Growers has named its recent Interim CEO, Steven Hollister, as Chairman of the Board of Directors effective immediately. 

February 02 , 2022

California avocado forecast released for 2022 season

Market conditions will be a key factor for when California avocado growers begin harvesting; some growers have already begun to pick. Volume is expected to ramp up in earnest around March.

February 01 , 2022