ZGROUP USA's AI-powered ripening rooms set standard in fruit ripening technology

The rising trend in retail avocados has led to increased demand for pre-conditioned fruits, presenting challenges for businesses to meet these specific requirements efficiently.

March 22 , 2024

Chavimochic project to boost Peruvian trade fourfold, AGAP says

The project seeks to take advantage of the Santa River’s potential to meet the irrigation demands of over 356,000 acres in the Chao, Viru, Moche and Chicama valleys.

March 20 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian avocados projected to command premiums in the U.S market through June 2024

Peruvian avocados have emerged as a significant player in the global market, capitalizing on their unique seasonality for exports, which spans from May to August.

March 19 , 2024

Chile: Fortius Fruit Export boosts sales to major markets

The company, which focuses on products such as grapes, cherries, apples, pears, plums, kiwis, avocados, and citrus, expects to reach US$5 million in sales by 2028.

March 19 , 2024

Maersk anticipates Guatemala’s export expansion with “big plans”

At Agritrade in Antigua, we caught up with Daniel Guillen of Maersk about the country’s export potential for avocados and more.

March 19 , 2024

Guatemala: Agritrade in full swing amid expectations of export surge

Agritrade, the biggest agricultural industry event in Guatemala, opened this week in Antigua, amid expectations of strong export growth for the country.

March 15 , 2024

GLC Cerritos LLC hires Sustainability Director Armando Garcia

March 14 , 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

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