USDA announces 2024 Food for Progress priority countries

The initiative, established in 1985, seeks to improve agricultural productivity and expand trade of agricultural products in developing countries and emerging democracies.

March 13 , 2024

Costa Rica braces for La Niña impact on pineapples

For Costa Rican growers, lower temperatures and excessive rain pose a great danger for pineapples and citrus in general.

March 13 , 2024

Frutas de Chile meets with U.S. Ambassador to address pending Systems Approach approval

The Systems Approach protocol has been approved by the phytosanitary agencies of both countries, and the sector is awaiting its official publication in the Federal Register. 

March 12 , 2024

Agronometrics Shorts: A look at berry price dynamics in the U.S. market

Heightened consumer awareness regarding the health benefits associated with berries, coupled with their year-round availability, has bolstered domestic demand.

March 12 , 2024

UK regulation could impose more controls on EU fresh produce imports

Under Defra’s proposed changes, common exports like tomatoes, peppers, apples, pears, grapes, or strawberries, which totaled 1 million tons in 2022, would be recategorized as medium-risk and subjected to heightened controls and additional red tape.

March 12 , 2024

South Africa's consumer food inflation mirrors global concerns

Unfavorable weather conditions, with persistent dryness and heatwaves throughout the summer, concern consumers about where inflation will go in 2024.

March 12 , 2024

Argentine pear production hit by drought and heat

CAFI President Nicolás Sánchez told FreshFruitPortal.com that Argentina currently has 49,421 acres planted with pears, but that poor weather and above-average drought conditions in January and February stalled production in 2023-24.

March 12 , 2024

Unifrutti adds to Latam scope with double acquisition

In January, the firm announced the acquisition of Chilean company Verfrut. The purchase helped the group to become one of the largest production centers for grapes and cherries globally.

March 11 , 2024

Citrus sector drives Brazil’s ag employment, even as inventory remains low

Brazil’s citrus sector continued to drive job growth in the country’s agriculture industry, according to 2023 employment data compiled by CitrusBR. Orange juice inventory, however, remains low.

March 11 , 2024

Relief for tight U.S. mango market nears, as Mexican shipments ramp up

The drop in volume from Peru this season was caused by the El Niño phenomenon which brought elevated temperatures that adversely influenced the flowering of mango trees.

March 11 , 2024