Mission Produce launches second part of Discover campaign

The firm maintains long-standing relationships with growers around the world and uses precision farming to maintain a year-round supply of avocados and mangos.

December 08 , 2023

Peruvian mango exports to drop by three-quarters in 2023-24

The drop in export volumes has caused prices to surge, even double the price of last season for fruit transported by air. 

December 07 , 2023

Chile: Blueberry industry focusing on varietal reconversion amid another production drop

With new varieties, consumers are demanding higher quality blueberries from all sources, which for Chile means competing with countries that are more advanced in this regard.

December 06 , 2023

Proposed bill to protect Florida ag from freezing temperatures

Specialty crop growers have been able to access insurance policies at reasonable costs that cover losses caused by specific covered impacts such as wind. However, no existing policies currently cover damage from freeze and cold exposure.

December 05 , 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

Jalisco avocado growers preparing for the Super Bowl amidst a “positive export season”

Jalisco has increased its production volume constantly every year, which is why the state’s growers have a very aggressive expansion plan and expect to keep increasing export volumes. 

December 01 , 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

Peruvian blueberry prices up 55% in the U.S. over 2022

The Peruvian blueberry campaign started early in week 18 this year due to weather conditions, and in week 43 it reached its highest price of $8.50 per kilogram. 

November 29 , 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

Argentine soft citrus seeks to re-enter U.S. market

Federcitrus President José Carbonell tells FreshFruitPortal.com that, while politics shouldn’t be involved in the matter, the “inexplicable” character of the ban has led them to view the issue more as a “political decision” than a regulatory problem.

November 27 , 2023