Mexico remains avocado king, amid Latin American focus on growth

Latin American avocado producers, from Mexico to Chile, face a variety of challenges to maintain their competitive edge.

April 01 , 2024

US mango supply remains low, amid decline from Mexico and Central America

Mango exports from Mexico, Guatemala and Nicaragua to the United States are expected to decrease in comparison to the previous 2023 season.

March 29 , 2024

Strong US fruit outlook forebodes lower grower prices for apples, more

As United States fruit growers enter their spring and summer seasons, the USDA ERS is forecasting lower overall prices for domestic growers.

March 28 , 2024

East Coast citrus market survives on imports

East Coast buyers are looking to Morocco, Egypt, and South Africa because costs are much lower. 

March 21 , 2024

Colombian mangos stay strong in U.S. market

After a successful debut in 2023, the smooth-textured and sweet-tasting variety is slowly becoming a consumer favorite.

March 14 , 2024

Peruvian avocado prices 40% to 50% higher than last season

Juan Carlos Paredes, president of ProHass, the Peruvian Association of Producers and Exporters of Hass Avocado expects good prices to remain until week 25.

March 11 , 2024

California citrus holds its position in 2024 despite challenges 

Continued increases in costs of production and inflationary pressures since the pandemic have “drastically increased the cost to grow, pack, and ship citrus all around the world,” says Casey Creamer, CEO of California Citrus Mutual. 

March 07 , 2024

Indian grapes see volume increase, but face transit challenges

Despite starting its season two weeks earlier than normal, Indian grape production volumes is expected to increase by 20% during the 2023-24 season.

February 27 , 2024

Mexico exported 137,500 tons of avocados for the Super Bowl

This year was the second best year in terms of shipments of Mexican avocados for the Super Bowl with a total of 137,500 tons.

February 13 , 2024

California Avocado Commission announces 2023-24 crop forecast

The potential for a wet winter may encourage some growers to delay picking to allow their avocados time to increase in size, which could in turn increase the crop volume.

January 30 , 2024