The first Agricultural Water Summit takes place tomorrow

The event, organized by Yentzen Group, will take place on Thursday at the Conference Center of the Sun Monticello Hotel, located in San Francisco de Mostazal, Chile.

August 03 , 2022

IFPA members call for urgent senate action on immigration reform

Senate action on immigration reform is vital to the fresh produce industry and for consumers facing high food prices, according to IFPA and ANIC members.

July 29 , 2022

IFPA’s 8-point plan highlights importance of fresh fruit and vegetables in U.S. nutrition security

The International Fresh Produce Association submitted an 8-point plan of recommendations to illustrate how fresh fruits and vegetables must be an integral part of the U.S. nutrition security blueprint.

July 21 , 2022

Westfalia's Chunky Guacamole debuts in UK

Costco UK and Westfalia Fruit have been working closely together to successfully introduce Chunky Guacamole to Costco’s UK stores.

July 18 , 2022

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet launches new label with recyclable packaging for clementines

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet has launched a new, sustainable label for its clementine line, introduced on fully recyclable packaging.

July 13 , 2022

U.S. fruit and vegetable imports on track for bumper year

Fruit imports from January to May this year were up by 21 percent from $10.5 billion to $12.6 billion, while vegetables were up 9 percent from $7.6 billion to $8.2 billion.

July 11 , 2022

Northwest kicks off cherry season, promoting health benefits

Fresh Northwest-grown sweet cherries, which are packed with nutrients that support better health, are now available in produce sections from coast to coast. 

July 08 , 2022

Positive season for Argentinian lemons despite challenges

Argentinian lemon production for the 2021/22 season rose to 1.90 million tons from the previous 1.8 million tons thanks to favorable weather conditions

June 27 , 2022

Mexico to ban subcontracting of avocado and berry pickers

Labor Minister Luisa Maria Alcalde said on Monday her ministry would publish a guideline preventing the industries from using subcontract labor for certain activities.

June 22 , 2022

19% rise in avocado prices at the forefront of Mexican inflation - report

Last month, avocado prices drove inflation in Mexico, advancing at the fastest pace in over a year. Higher fertilizer costs and supply chain disruptions have continued to affect the fruit.

June 17 , 2022