US companies project $67 million growth in sales from South Korea trade mission

With U.S. agricultural and related products to South Korea totaling more than $8 billion in 2023, this is an important destination, posing as the 5th largest country for U.S. exports.

April 02 , 2024

Passion for Produce: Canadian young professionals learn ropes with CPMA

April 02 , 2024

California avocado season on track amid rising input costs

Despite weather, production, and pest challenges, positive projections continue for the 2024-25 California avocado season. 

April 02 , 2024

Quebec cherries banned from United States over fruit fly

The United States has banned entry of cherries from Quebec, Canada, following detection of the European cherry fruit fly in the province.

April 01 , 2024

Mexico remains avocado king, amid Latin American focus on growth

Latin American avocado producers, from Mexico to Chile, face a variety of challenges to maintain their competitive edge.

April 01 , 2024

As Australian cherry exports rebound, industry eyes Indian market

CGA Director Wayne Prowse celebrated an increase in exports, but clarified that Australian cherry exports have not fully rebounded.

April 01 , 2024

US mango supply remains low, amid decline from Mexico and Central America

Mango exports from Mexico, Guatemala and Nicaragua to the United States are expected to decrease in comparison to the previous 2023 season.

March 29 , 2024

Safeway Fresh Foods risks 3-year ban over $3.9M PACA complaint

Safeway Fresh Foods LLC is accused of failing to make payments of nearly $3.9 million to 13 produce sellers from October 2021 through July 2023.

March 29 , 2024

Fridays on the Farm: a labor of love for Rhode Island berry, stone fruit farm

The Eckharts grow strawberries, cherries, cane berries, peaches and more on their 100-acre farm. FSA Rhode Island features their story. 

March 29 , 2024

South Africa eyes Asian markets as oranges gain access to Vietnam

South Africa’s citrus season starts in April, but exports start picking up in May. That’s when the industry expects to start “sizable” shipments to Vietnam. 

March 29 , 2024