Innovating Ecuador’s banana industry

One of Ecuador’s leading box providers GRUPASA, in Guayaquil, is making a mark with robotic innovation and just-in-time supply management. 

November 08 , 2023

Hass avocados removed as host in Oriental fruit fly quarantine

Oriental fruit fly quarantine area, which includes avocado production regions, listed Hass avocados as a host, which was inconsistent with USDA’s Mediterranean fruit fly and Mexican fruit fly host lists. 

November 08 , 2023

It’s not the nice ginger story that needs telling

Through trial and expensive error, Rodrigo Bedoya and his friends became the first exporters of fresh organic Peruvian ginger to the U.S. and Europe.

November 07 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Holiday season likely to witness a respite from elevated blueberry prices

Volumes from Michoacan and Jalisco, Mexico, scheduled to commence harvesting during the second week of November, could wield some degree of influence on the market's behavior.

November 07 , 2023

Canadian ag exports eye Asian expansion

The Canadian Minister of Agriculture met with key industry groups, hoping to facilitate new business opportunities and connections.

November 07 , 2023

Kroger-Albertsons merger concerns Colorado grocery workers 

Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission, and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser heard from workers and community leaders who oppose the merger. 

November 07 , 2023

USDA sanctions PACA violators in Michigan and Texas

The Apple Truck LLC, operating out of Ann Arbor, MI, and CFG Produce Inc., from Lantana, TX, did not meet contractual obligations and are facing penalties.

November 07 , 2023

Asia-Pacific leading global pineapple production growth

The global pineapple market is expanding, with growth projections from $27 billion in 2023 to $36 billion by 2028.

November 06 , 2023

Ecuadorian banana industry lifts social responsibility and sustainability

The 20th Banana Time Convention in Guayaquil, Ecuador showcased the advances the industry has made in social responsibility and sustainability.

November 06 , 2023

Greenberg joins FreshEdge expanding produce distribution

The acquisition of Greenberg Fruit Company strengthens FreshEdge’s pursuit of becoming the preeminent family of best-in-class fresh food companies by expanding its geographic reach.

November 06 , 2023