Colombia’s new fresh fruit offerings making waves

Avocado, Tahitian lime, purple passion fruit, mango, oranges and pineapples lead the uptick.

August 07 , 2023

U.S. imports of Peruvian passion fruit drop 30%

This comes after an upward trend that saw FOB values rise almost 100% from 2019 to 2022.

August 04 , 2023

Washington State University building ag research facility

The new building will be on the WSU campus. Research there will focus on improving the health, sustainability, and profitability of dryland and irrigated agriculture in the Pacific Northwest. 

August 03 , 2023

Warm winter threatens New Zealand kiwifruit

New Zealand has seen some of the highest temperatures in the last 110 years during this winter, putting at risk the country's largest horticultural export crop: kiwifruit. 

August 02 , 2023

Peruvian avocado growth projections drop to “virtually 0%”

Fruit size and overall quality was impacted by this year’s higher temperatures.

August 01 , 2023

Santa Sweets production will be only in Mexico in 2024

This coming fall and winter, the production of Santa Sweet-brand grape tomatoes, made famous by Procacci Brothers Sales Corporation, will entirely take place in Mexico.

July 31 , 2023

Concerning heatwaves and northern hemisphere ag

High temperatures affect the biochemical processes related to the optimal functioning of crops, causing severe repercussions on their production and development.

July 28 , 2023

Kids critical for tropical fruit sales in U.S.

Tropical fruit consumption has increased in the U.S. since the Covid-19 pandemic from costumers looking for healthy alternatives that offer nutritious value to their family's diets. 

July 27 , 2023

Mexican mangoes rolling into late summer

Splendid’s Honey mango deal out of Los Mochis should finish by the end of July, with volumes moving steadily throughout the season.

July 26 , 2023

Spain ag exports drop again

Recent figures confirm a downward trend, with 2023’s  first five months cumulatively showing a 9.6% decline over the same period of 2022.

July 25 , 2023