Chilean blueberries coming to fore as Peru winds down

Both Chilean and Mexican blueberries are taking center stage for North Bay Produce as Peruvian supplies peaked during November.

December 13 , 2022

Fresh cranberries available until Christmas

A strong fresh cranberry crop will sustain supplies for North American retailers for Christmastime promotions, according to The Cranberry Network.

December 12 , 2022

Washington apple exports to drop this season

Extreme heat in June 2021 reduced the 2022 orchard productivity, which had poor pollination weather and a 10–14-day harvest delay. 

December 09 , 2022

GT USA Wilmington receives season’s first two Moroccan citrus vessels

During this winter fruit season, which will run through May 2023, the port anticipates receiving approximately 12 shiploads of fruit from Morocco’s Atlantic port of Agadir. 

December 08 , 2022

High input costs and rising interest rates top concerns among U.S. farmers

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer came in at a reading of 102 in November, unchanged from October.

December 06 , 2022

Disruption in China dampens optimism for produce shipments

The optimism surrounding China’s insatiable appetite is not there now, this is largely due to Covid and the logistics nightmare created by the disease.

December 06 , 2022

Production costs and weather decrease West Mexico veg supplies

Cold weather lowered yields in Mexico’s early harvest months of September, October, and November.

December 02 , 2022

Northern hemisphere citrus crop to be one of smallest in recent seasons

Production in the region is projected to drop by 13% this season to 26 million tons, according to the World Citrus Organization.

December 01 , 2022

Exchange rates key concern for California citrus

While shipping and logistics are a concern, California citrus peak export season is in the January-March timeframe, which otherwise is counter seasonal for many other agricultural products.

November 30 , 2022

Truckers' strike in Chile could halt fruit harvests

Producers and exporters associations have voiced concerns as containers are not reaching the ports due to the ongoing blockade.

November 29 , 2022