Mexican vegetable deal flourishing

Mexico’s vegetable business has been flourishing since the fall. All indications are for strength in the business until at least June.

March 01 , 2023

Grape industry searching for new normal

The previous three Chilean grape deals were plagued by Covid in 2020, then 2021 rain, followed faced large logistics and transportation issues in 2022.

February 28 , 2023

Provid releases Peru grape statistics

The value of Peru’s table grape exports has increased steadily since 2012-13, when the total value was $380 billion. In 2021-22 the sector hit $1.37 billion.

February 27 , 2023

Florida blueberry industry expecting good volume from late February

One of the main challenges being faced by Florida blueberry producers are the increased costs throughout the production chain, but they are expecting to have a good season.

February 24 , 2023

Dole hit by cyberattack, impacting salad production

Dole Plc announced in a memo that their system suffered a ransomware cyberattack earlier this month, causing lettuce shortages in some supermarkets.

February 23 , 2023

California avocado volume ramping up in March

Heavy January rains were welcomed throughout California’s avocado production areas. 

February 22 , 2023

High hopes for second half of Chilean table grape season

Chile’s early season is characterized by a strong presence of the Thompson Seedless and Superior varieties, as white cultivars remain the strongest of the country’s early offerings.

February 21 , 2023

New Zealand floods likely to jeopardize local food supply and increase prices

From kiwifruit, apples, and pears, to livestock, the extreme flooding and landslides caused by the historical event have stopped production throughout the biggest food supply region in the country. 

February 20 , 2023

Chile’s latest grape forecast pegs exports 10% down in 2022-23

The new forecast indicates that exports would reach 67.1 million boxes. Of this amount, 36 million  boxes will be of new varieties, while 19.5 million boxes will consist of traditional varieties.

February 17 , 2023

Mexican mangos gaining steam

Ciruli Bros. LLC, in Rio Rico, AZ, indicates the firm will begin receiving the product around President’s Day – Feb. 20 - with customers receiving the first fruit about March 1.

February 16 , 2023