Trump's deportation plans threaten two-thirds of U.S. crop farmworkers - report

According to the USDA, in 2020–22, 32% of crop farmworkers were U.S.-born, 7% were immigrants who had obtained U.S. citizenship, and 19% were other authorized immigrants (primarily permanent residents or green-card holders). The remaining 42% held no work authorization.

December 17 , 2024

Peru achieves record citrus exports in 2024

According to Sergio Del Castillo, general manager of ProCitrus, the citrus sector in Peru reached historic figures in 2024, exporting more than 300,000 tons for the first time and generating revenues of over $300 million in exports.

December 16 , 2024

As Kenyan avocado production grows, how can it increase its share of global exports?

Between 2018 and 2022, the country's avocado production grew from 317,000 tons to more than 632,000 tons, with Hass avocados representing 70% of the total share. 

December 02 , 2024

Emiliano Escobedo talks about prospects for the US avocado market

The U.S. is the world's largest market for avocados, consuming nearly 3 billion pounds per year, which transfers to nearly 9 pounds per person.

November 25 , 2024

Global Avocado Summit 2024 focuses on export markets, new origins and the state of the Chilean industry

The latest projections expect Chile's avocado production to reach 200,000 tons, driven by good fruit set and favorable weather conditions. More than 50% will remain in the local market.

November 21 , 2024

Thanksgiving traditions hold strong despite high grocery prices

The American Farm Bureau Federation (ABFB) Thanksgiving Cost Survey shows the traditional ingredients in a holiday dinner will cost a little less this year.

November 21 , 2024

Ventura County officials join forces to aid growers and farmworkers impacted by mountain wildfire

So far, the county in California reported the loss of 2,500 acres of rangeland, 544 acres of avocado, 122 acres of citrus, 4 acres of nursery stock, and 10 acres of raspberries.

November 20 , 2024

Trump advisor proposes tariffs on products passing through new Chinese-built Peruvian port

Mauricio Claver-Carone, a member of the Republican Party and advisor to Donald Trump, suggested applying a 60% tariff to any product passing through the new port built by the “Chinese regime in Peru.”

November 19 , 2024

Project seeks to fight drug trafficking in Ecuador's banana industry using AI

Criminal groups linked to drug trafficking use banana exports to smuggle drugs into different markets.

November 18 , 2024

California table grapes see strong recovery in volume following storm-afflicted 2023 season

With harvest ongoing, the industry expects to harvest a crop of over 90 million boxes and to continue shipping through December.

November 15 , 2024