Peruvian avocado prices 40% to 50% higher than last season

Juan Carlos Paredes, president of ProHass, the Peruvian Association of Producers and Exporters of Hass Avocado expects good prices to remain until week 25.

March 11 , 2024

Chilli thrips threaten U.S. fruit growers in several states

This insect mainly feeds on the sap of young leaves and buds. But all above-ground parts of its host plants may become discolored by its feeding.

March 11 , 2024

Ecuadorian soursop finds opportunities and challenges in Europe

The growth of the fresh soursop industry, which between 2021 and 2022 increased from 121 to 243 tons exported, has generated interest on the part of new producers and exporters to enter the European Union market.

March 11 , 2024

Aldi to open 800 stores in the US

The plan will come from a $9 billion investment from the German company over the next five years, with locations throughout the country. In the Northeast and Midwest, it will add nearly 330 stores.

March 08 , 2024

World Banana Forum tackles TR4, gender equity and wages

The United Nations’ World Banana Forum returns next week to Rome, headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization.

March 08 , 2024

SEKOYA adds Mastronardi Produce to blueberry platform

Proprietary blueberries Sekoya Beauty, Sekoya Crunch, Sekoya Grande, Sekoya Pop and Sekoya Fiesta are planted worldwide. With this partnership, Mastronardi will have access to all of these.

March 07 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Colombian avocados making headway

With continuous investments in quality and sustainability, Colombia is emerging as a pivotal source of avocados in the world. 

March 07 , 2024

China's produce market projected to reach $2.4 trillion by 2032

Rapid population growth and consumer demand for variety are driving consistent gains in China’s already flourishing fruit and vegetable market.

March 07 , 2024

California citrus holds its position in 2024 despite challenges 

Continued increases in costs of production and inflationary pressures since the pandemic have “drastically increased the cost to grow, pack, and ship citrus all around the world,” says Casey Creamer, CEO of California Citrus Mutual. 

March 07 , 2024

U.S. imports of Chilean grapes to hit 35 million boxes

The East Coast will receive approximately 15 million of those boxes, and the West Coast 5 million.

March 07 , 2024