Delta Fresh enters Mexican table grapes

This spring Delta Fresh is also expanding its line with watermelons, cantaloupes and asparagus.

March 29 , 2023

Ecuadorian yellow dragon fruit making waves in the U.S.

The Palora variety is starting to make waves as consumers look for its health benefits, making it a popular purchase among the 56 countries to which it’s exported today.

March 28 , 2023

Chilean 2022-23 avocado crop 30% lower year-on-year

The Chilean avocado industry is closing its latest season with 155,000 tons, according to the latest estimate by the country's Avocado Committee.

March 27 , 2023

Sonora’s 2023 table grape crop estimate up less than 2%

The largest volume grape category for Sonora are mid-season greens which are estimated to total 6.5 million boxes. Compared to last season’s 5.83 million, this is an increase of 11.45%.

March 24 , 2023

USDA: Farm value of U.S. fruit production to reach $24B in 2032

In 2021, the combined farm value of fruit, tree nut, and vegetables was $49 billion, projections indicate it will grow to $59 billion by 2032.

March 23 , 2023

As mango demand grows in the U.S., growers increase volumes

According to data from the National Mango Board, from its foundation in 2005 to the latest data in 2022, the volume of the fruit has gone from 62 million 4kg boxes to approximately 139 million boxes, which is an increase of more than 100%.

March 22 , 2023

Frozen organic strawberries recalled due to possible Hepatitis A risk

An Oregon-based company is recalling frozen organic strawberries sold to several retailers and frozen organic tropical blend over fears they could be linked to an outbreak of Hepatitis A.

March 21 , 2023

UP Vertical Farms: Unconventional in every sense

There are no field workers. There is no sun. There is no rain. There is no dirt. There is no waste. There are no pesticides. Plants sprout as close as the hairs on your head. Soon, consumers across a vast continent will be buying fresh “locally grown” UP Vertical greens. 

March 20 , 2023

U.S. 2023 horticultural import forecast lowered

U.S. horticultural product imports for the fiscal year 2023 are forecast to increase by 3% over FY 2022, according to the latest USDA estimate.

March 17 , 2023

California strawberry losses from flooding in the hundreds of millions

Experts have already announced that delayed plantings and lost crops due to the floodings will lead to product shortages and higher market values throughout the season. 

March 16 , 2023