Table grape imports to the U.S. picking up steam

U.S. retailers are focused on table grape imports and fruit in cold storage as the local harvest period has come to an end.

January 09 , 2024

Red Sea attacks putting global supply chain under strain

Shipping container rates are spiking, as tariffs increase and shipping lines look for alternative routes after six weeks of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi militants.

January 08 , 2024

Peruvian mango exports to the U.S. drop 35%

Lower production volumes caused by hot weather generated a shortage of mangoes in the U.S., taking into account that Ecuador is also facing a similar situation.

January 05 , 2024

Looking ahead at the effects of climate on Peruvian produce

This season, Peru was one of the most affected countries by the El Niño phenomenon, with export volumes of different fruits dropping after years on the rise. 

January 04 , 2024

Grape exports from Piura, Peru drop 32% year-on-year

Piura will export below 20 million boxes this year, 10 million less than last season.

January 03 , 2024

World table grape production projected up in 2024

Exports are expected to remain nearly unchanged at 3.7 million tons, with greater shipments coming from Chile and China making up for losses from Turkey and the U.S.

January 02 , 2024

Freshfruitportal.com is on a festive break

December 26 , 2023

World apple production recovering in 2024

U.S. production is projected up 56,000 tons for a 4.4 million total, with good growing conditions spurring a recovery in Washington state output following last year’s damaging spring weather.

December 22 , 2023

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

Trade mission to South Korea creates opportunities for U.S. producers

The Trade Mission will provide an excellent opportunity to learn first-hand about potential strategies for boosting ag exports to the Republic of Korea.

December 20 , 2023