Peru’s ProArándanos: “We will remain the world’s top blueberry exporter”

General Manager Luis Miguel Vegas addresses the season's projections and challenges as the South American powerhouse continues to dominate the global blueberry market.

July 02 , 2024

Fresh Farms and Driscolls Mexico team up to transform the fine fruit market

The strategic collaboration between Driscolls, globally renowned for its premium strawberries, and Fresh Farms, a leader in table grape distribution in Mexico and the United States, marks a significant milestone in the fine fruit sector.

July 01 , 2024

Michoacán avocado shipments to the U.S. will resume this week, officials say

In mid-May, the United States temporarily suspended imports from the western Mexican state, following an incident where Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) workers were assaulted and detained by protesters. 

July 01 , 2024

CDFA accepting grant applications for Proactive IPM Solutions Program

A total of $1.1 million is available in this grant cycle. 

July 01 , 2024

Peru and China update phytosanitary protocols for air shipments of table grapes

Peruvian Foreign Minister Javier González-Olaechea Franco was in charge of signing the update of phytosanitary protocols for exporting Peruvian table grapes by air to the Chinese market.

July 01 , 2024

Peruvian National Agricultural Health Service continues working despite strike

The workers have informed that the strike is due to a non-compliance with the salary increase, a situation that in their opinion, has been pending for 14 years.

July 01 , 2024

Kroger CEO promises to raise wages, cut prices

Meanwhile, the grocery giant is preparing for its day in court to defend its proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons. 

July 01 , 2024

Most melons in the United States come from Guatemala

July 01 , 2024

Jalisco projects an increase in avocado production this season

The state currently has 35,000 hectares in production and for this year has incorporated between 3 and 4,000 more.

July 01 , 2024

Chile will be able to export table grapes to the U.S. with Systems Approach

The first grapes exported under the System Approach are expected to start in November this year.

June 30 , 2024