Patrick Mills named West/Canada retail promotion director for Idaho Potato Commission

Patrick Mills has joined the Idaho Potato Commission as retail promotion director West/Canada following the retirement of Kent Beesley.

January 04 , 2024

Looking ahead at the effects of climate on Peruvian produce

This season, Peru was one of the most affected countries by the El Niño phenomenon, with export volumes of different fruits dropping after years on the rise. 

January 04 , 2024

IFPA highlights 10 key impacts in 2023

“We do so much more together as an association than any individual or company can do on their own,” says IFPA CEO Cathy Burns.

January 03 , 2024

UF study - Can urban agriculture sow sustainable food production, resilient communities?

Urban agriculture could promote a positive influence on supplementing food supply, fostering water-quality improvements, potentially decreasing carbon footprints, promoting health benefits through consumption of fruits and vegetables.

January 03 , 2024

Argentinian blueberry exports drop 25%

Regardless of the drop in volumes, prices were good for Argentinian producers mainly due to the fall in exports from Peru.

January 03 , 2024

Westfalia ships first Australian avocados to India

Western Australia fits well into the Indian avocado imports calendar with fruit availability between November to March, complementing African import programs from April to November.

January 03 , 2024

Grape exports from Piura, Peru drop 32% year-on-year

Piura will export below 20 million boxes this year, 10 million less than last season.

January 03 , 2024

World table grape production projected up in 2024

Exports are expected to remain nearly unchanged at 3.7 million tons, with greater shipments coming from Chile and China making up for losses from Turkey and the U.S.

January 02 , 2024

Agronometrics Shorts: Fresh produce imports from Mexico continue to climb in the U.S. market - USDA

The strength of Mexico’s access to the U.S. market is, in part, due to efforts by Mexico’s horticultural growers to adapt to new U.S. food safety standards.

January 02 , 2024

Sun Belle announces availability of seasonal red currants

According to Sun Belle, these pearl-shaped berries are good on cheese and grazing boards, with game and poultry, and in salads.

January 02 , 2024