Higher price for Mexican avocados 

A particularly hot and dry year has caused size issues, especially in the early varieties like Mendez, which pushed prices down at the beginning of the 2023-24 season. 

December 21 , 2023

Panama Canal drought causes slot reductions and extended shipping delays

Pacific-to-Atlantic (northbound) transits showed a sharp rise in wait time in November for ships without reservations, coinciding with cuts to reservation slots. 

December 04 , 2023

U.S. remains leading market for Chilean citrus

The U.S. market imports 98% percent of Chilean clementine production , 93% of mandarins, and 91% of oranges.

November 30 , 2023

California’s extreme weather and walnuts 

This year’s record rainfall in the state has been very positive for walnut trees, leading to historical projections for the crop which is expected to reach 790,000 tons. 

November 28 , 2023

Q&A: Growing avocados in containers becoming more popular in Mexico

This plantation form consists of growing avocados in a small area, pushing for sustainability and making it more economical and environmentally friendly. 

November 24 , 2023

Peruvian avocado exports to the U.S. down in 2022-23

ProHass President Juan Carlos Paredes tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the “many close ties between importers and Mexican producers”, and the U.S. consumers’ year round supply preference as some of the woes encountered this season by Peruvian exporters.

November 06 , 2023

IFPA 2023 promotes healthier world; calls for industry to 'take action' 

Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association delivered a State of the Industry address during the opening ceremony of the 2023 Global Produce & Floral Show on Oct. 19.

October 20 , 2023

Fresh blueberry shipments to the U.S. keep falling

The intensity of the rains during February and March will be a determining factor in the volumes shipped in the last part of the season.

October 18 , 2023

Q&A: Frutura CEO David Krause on huge dual acquisition

"We knew we wanted to be in the berry space in a meaningful way, and when the opportunity presented itself to be able to put both of these companies together, that for us was like a perfect scenario and almost like a unicorn event," says Krause.

October 17 , 2023

First Florida orange estimate up 30% on last season

This comes as the Florida citrus sector begins closing the door on what has been a very difficult year, with multiple weather incidents stalling production.

October 16 , 2023