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

When it rains in California, it pours

California’s prayers for rain have been answered. And then some.

January 06 , 2023

2022 U.S. avocado prices reach dollar sales peak

Prices peaked at around $72 per pack during the final weeks of June. With higher prices, annual overall dollar sales for the commodity rose 7% to over $2,399 million.

January 05 , 2023

Mission Produce announces 2022 financial results

The fourth quarter revenue reached $238 million, which was flat with the prior year period.

January 04 , 2023

Colombian fresh mangoes make U.S. market debut

Mangoes are now part of a total of 108 fresh Colombian agricultural products that have been green lit to enter the U.S. market.

January 03 , 2023

Investment in South African citrus industry restrained by myriad recent challenges - USDA

The widespread challenges that the South African citrus sector has faced over recent seasons are restraining investment in the industry, according to a USDA report.

December 23 , 2022

High input costs and rising interest rates top concerns among U.S. farmers

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer came in at a reading of 102 in November, unchanged from October.

December 06 , 2022

Production costs and weather decrease West Mexico veg supplies

Cold weather lowered yields in Mexico’s early harvest months of September, October, and November.

December 02 , 2022

Exchange rates key concern for California citrus

While shipping and logistics are a concern, California citrus peak export season is in the January-March timeframe, which otherwise is counter seasonal for many other agricultural products.

November 30 , 2022

Michigan apples hit all-time peak

In August the Michigan Apple Committee announced a crop estimate of a whopping 29.5 million bushels, a 10 million increase year-on-year.

November 25 , 2022