2023 Mexican vegetable status greatly improved over last year

Eggplant, cucumbers, colored bells and other vegetables will run strong before the traditional fade as the heat rolls in late April and May. 

March 06 , 2023

California avocado volume ramping up in March

Heavy January rains were welcomed throughout California’s avocado production areas. 

February 22 , 2023

Chile’s latest grape forecast pegs exports 10% down in 2022-23

The new forecast indicates that exports would reach 67.1 million boxes. Of this amount, 36 million  boxes will be of new varieties, while 19.5 million boxes will consist of traditional varieties.

February 17 , 2023

Peruvian avocado industry forecasts 13% rise in exports

After a positive 2022, the Peruvian avocado industry is preparing to export an estimated 624,000 tons of the fruit in the 2023 season.

February 14 , 2023

Colombian Hass avocado ready to make a touchdown at the Super Bowl

Colombian institutions and businessmen are making strategic plays to accumulate yards and score during the LVII version of the Super Bowl.

February 10 , 2023

Dole to sell Fresh Vegetable Division to Chiquita

Dole plc has announced a definitive agreement to sell Dole’s Fresh Vegetables Division to an affiliate of Fresh Express Incorporated for approximately $293 million in cash.

January 31 , 2023

California avocado season forecast announced

Weather and market conditions will be key factors for when California avocado growers begin harvesting and some growers may delay picking to allow their avocados time to increase in size. 

January 31 , 2023

A major season for new varieties of Chilean table grape

For the first time this year, the export volumes of new varieties of Chilean table grapes are expected to exceed the supply of traditional varieties.

January 27 , 2023

Salinas replanting will be delayed for many weeks

Recent rains in the California growing regions have impacted harvest and replanting for Salinas growers.

January 18 , 2023

U.S.: South American mango import season to close with larger volumes

Brazil, Ecuador and Peru, three of the main mango exporters to the U.S. market, are seeing very positive balances during this winter season.

January 10 , 2023