Mission Produce announces 2022 financial results

The fourth quarter revenue reached $238 million, which was flat with the prior year period.

January 04 , 2023

Colombian fresh mangoes make U.S. market debut

Mangoes are now part of a total of 108 fresh Colombian agricultural products that have been green lit to enter the U.S. market.

January 03 , 2023

Investment in South African citrus industry restrained by myriad recent challenges - USDA

The widespread challenges that the South African citrus sector has faced over recent seasons are restraining investment in the industry, according to a USDA report.

December 23 , 2022

U.S. Apple exports see major changes

Washington’s apple export business is significantly down compared to pre-Covid years. The industry shipped large apple volumes to India. Now, tariffs prevent those volumes and generally, international markets have declined. 

December 22 , 2022

January grape imports may be light

The early Chilean grape harvest from the Atacama is running late, and Peruvian grape loadings have faced recent delays owing to protests that have prevented workers from getting to the farms and facilities to pick and pack.

December 21 , 2022

Canadian pension fund seeks to increase stake in Hortifrut

Hortifrut's controlling group has entered into an agreement under which PSP Investments would increase its ownership in the company through a tender offer.

December 19 , 2022

Chilean citrus production forecast to recover in 2022-23

This comes after a complicated year of lower yields due to frosts in the Valparaíso, Metropolitana, and O’Higgins regions.

December 19 , 2022

Global table grape production estimated up 7% for 2022-23

The USDA projects the world's fresh table grape production to rise by 1.2 to 27.4 million in 2022-23.

December 16 , 2022

Peruvian ag industry calls for safe working conditions amid political turmoil

The situation has remained unchanged for almost a week, with the Association of Peruvian Agricultural Producer Guilds (AGAP) officials stating that “jobs are being lost and irreparable damage is being done to the entire agricultural sector.”

December 15 , 2022

California kiwifruit market off to red hot start

Season-opening prices have been excellent for conventional Hayward variety sold in the domestic market.

December 14 , 2022