Today's Headline

Chile's table grape Systems Approach pilot in Mexico

Representative from the phytosanitary certification sub-department of SAG, Jaime Álvarez, outlined the details of the program and provided recommendations to producers who wish to be part of the initiative.
September 26 , 2024

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico commends Michoacán's effort to combat illegal avocado orchards

In a press release, the diplomat celebrated Michoacán's new Decree for Certification against Deforestation and voluntary Pro-Forest Avocado certification, where over 148,000 hectares of avocado orchards will be protected.
September 24 , 2024

Challenges for Mexico to remain at the helm of the avocado market

Giovanni Cavaletto, president of GLC Cerritos, talks about Jalisco's role in making Mexico a more complete supplier to the U.S. market.
September 03 , 2024

Argentina ships its first batch of cold treatment quarantined blueberries to the US

The four-ton shipment was sent from a Concordia facility, in the Entre Ríos province. 
August 23 , 2024

Avocados From Mexico: The power of brand recognition in consumer markets

Alvaro Luque, CEO of Avocados from Mexico gives an exclusive presentation on the company's successful story in the United States.
August 16 , 2024

Key factors driving the 17% increase in sales of grapes at US retailers

An in-depth analysis of consumer trends in U.S. supermarkets provides insight into the market and consumer behavior, especially for a product like grapes.
August 13 , 2024

Strong consumption maintains a dynamic table grape season in California

The latest report from the USDA shared by the California Table Grape Commission shows that YTD shipments have been higher than the last three-year average, reaching 12,714,617 boxes up to the week of August 2. 
August 08 , 2024

Hurricane Debby threatens US East Coast with major flooding

Forecasters are warning of life-threatening storm surges in Florida and major flooding across southeastern states.
August 05 , 2024

Colombian citrus and its challenges

The Colombian Horticultural Association, Asohofrucol, reported that in 2023 most of Colombia's citrus production was oranges, 755,155 tons, followed by lemons with 541,236 tons, 316,338 tons of Tahiti limes, and 318,521 tons of mandarins. 
August 05 , 2024

Blueberries can now be exported to Chile from all U.S. states

The U.S. market is key to the Chilean blueberry sector, and, until now, only fresh blueberries from Oregon, Washington, and California were approved for entry into Chile.
August 02 , 2024