Atmospheric river storms cause further flood threats in California

In Monterrey county, more than 8,500 residents were evacuated, including thousands of Latino farmworkers in a community known for its strawberry crops, after the Pajaro River swelled with runoff from last week's storm. 

March 15 , 2023

Reefer ocean container business back on a stable keel

Since 2023 rolled onto the calendar, there has been a return to the fresh produce shipping normalcy of 2019. It’s no secret that in 2020, the Covid pandemic rocked produce ocean cargo. 

March 14 , 2023

Chile to export less but higher quality kiwifruit this season

Carlos Cruzat, President of the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com about his expectations. He expects between 10-15% less volume compared to last year, but higher quality fruit. 

March 13 , 2023

Mexican ag exports reach 30-year high

With a strong presence in the U.S. market, Mexican avocados lead exports at $3.5 billion in revenue.

March 10 , 2023

Peruvian citrus exports to rise by 4% in 2023

The export period will run until August, led by a sharp drop in the first flower, which means the season will be marked by the volumes of the second and third flowers. 

March 09 , 2023

International Women's Day: The driving force behind Guatemalan avocados’ admission into the U.S.

When Gloria Polanco decided to abandon her career in advertising and marketing for the world of agriculture, she never imagined that she would end up leaving a permanent mark on the history of Guatemalan exports.

March 08 , 2023

Mexican strawberries well positioned in the U.S. market

The main producing regions in the country are Michoacán, Guanajuato, Baja California, Mexico and Baja California Sur with approximately 98% of all production volume. 

March 07 , 2023

2023 Mexican vegetable status greatly improved over last year

Eggplant, cucumbers, colored bells and other vegetables will run strong before the traditional fade as the heat rolls in late April and May. 

March 06 , 2023

Heavy South American grape supplies a concern

The table grape market in North America morphed from being relatively stable with robust pricing on moderate movement, to a downward trending market that is of late receiving substantially more fruit than is currently being absorbed into retail distribution.

March 03 , 2023

118th Congress holds critical first Ag Committee meeting

Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson, (R-PA), positioned the meeting with his opening statement titled "Uncertainty, Inflation, Regulations: Challenges for American Agriculture.” 

March 02 , 2023