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Organic trade between Mexico and US set record in 2023
Shipments of avocados, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and organic tomatoes led the United States’ organic imports from Mexico.
June 19 , 2024
Brazil: Quarantine pest intercepted in peaches from the US
According to the Federal Agricultural Fiscal Auditor, Guilherme Farias, the peaches arrived at the airport on Friday, June 7.
June 19 , 2024
South Africa greenlights mangoes from India
June 18 , 2024
US stops Mexican avocado and mango inspections in Michoacán
A USDA spokesperson confirmed that exports from the western Mexican state are not blocked and that the suspension will not affect fruit already in transit.
June 18 , 2024
Premier Li Qiang visits New Zealand, Joy Wing Mau Group enhances and upgrades cooperation with New Zealand fruit industry giants
At the New Zealand-China Bilateral Business Cooperation Signing Ceremony, Joy Wing Mau Group signed agreements to deepen cooperation with long-term strategic partners such as Zespri, Rockit, and Mr. Apple.
June 18 , 2024
El Niño caused struggles for blueberry growers in Olmos, Peru
Pablo Ferreyros, director of Ingleby Farms Perú-Plantaciones del Sol says the main products in Peru (grapes, blueberries, and avocado), will experience an increase in production volumes in the coming years.
June 18 , 2024
Divine Flavor extends grape program into California
The expansion into Bakersfield will bridge the gap between the end of the Mexican season and the start of the South American imports, and it's the company’s first branded grape supply from the United States.
June 18 , 2024
Agronometrics in Charts: Promising season ahead for New Jersey blueberry growers
The state had an excellent winter and spring, creating perfect conditions for blueberry growers to harvest a full crop of bigger, better, more flavorful berries.
June 18 , 2024
Washington Apple Commission hires new president
Michael Schadler will assume the position in September 2024 and work closely with the WAC international marketing team to develop and implement strategies for the Commission’s promotional programs in foreign markets.
June 17 , 2024
California avocado crop estimate increased to 250 million pounds
About 60% of the crop has been harvested, meaning there is about 40% still maturing and sizing on the trees.
June 17 , 2024