California avocados: Cautious optimism ahead of 2021 season

The upcoming California avocado season is predicted to reach an average-size crop of 325 million pounds but could still face difficulties from Covid-19 and dry weather.

December 09 , 2020

U.S. imports more citrus and blueberries, fewer avocados and bananas in October

Blueberry imports hit a new peak in October, while Chilean avocado imports almost fell off the map and citrus volumes saw a big boost.

December 08 , 2020

Ag industry likely to see more compromise under Biden administration

As Biden steps into office, he will have many decisions to make on key issues and will most likely "govern towards the middle", according to a representative at PMA.

December 07 , 2020

Peruvian farmworker protests: Harvests hindered as exporter says 'grapes are going bad'

The demonstrations in Peru spread north into key agricultural areas of the Andes, hindering harvests of some crops, crippling transport of produce and leaving at least one dead, Reuters reported.

December 04 , 2020

USITC to monitor bell pepper, strawberry imports

The "monitoring factfinding investigations" were requested by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in a letter received on Nov. 4, 2020.

December 02 , 2020

Farmworker protests in Peru hit agro-export sector

The mobilizations in Ica over working conditions have included strikes, road blockades and, in some cases, the vandalization of agricultural companies.

December 02 , 2020

Sun World opens new breeding and genetics research facility

The center is located on a 160-acre campus, a space that includes a 17,000 sqr. ft. building, an experimental research farm, and laboratories for molecular breeding, embryo rescue, seedling transfers, and post-harvest assessment.

December 01 , 2020

Peruvian lime exports threatened by drought ahead of peak season

Peruvian limes may suffer from a shortage in the coming season if the rain continues to hold off, which could lead to price rises.

November 30 , 2020

Total Produce says trading has "remained positive" this year

The development comes despite the Ireland-based multinational saying in late March that it was reducing its financial expectations for the year in anticipation of the global challenges.

November 27 , 2020

U.S. begins transition to South American table grapes amid expectations of larger volumes

John Pandol, special project director of Pandol Bros, spoke about how the end of the California deal was looking and what is needed for the heavier-volume Chilean and Peruvian grapes to fit in well to the U.S. market.

November 26 , 2020