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

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