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

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

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

Higher price for Mexican avocados 

A particularly hot and dry year has caused size issues, especially in the early varieties like Mendez, which pushed prices down at the beginning of the 2023-24 season. 

December 21 , 2023

New growing techniques boost Colombian avocado production

Avocados have quickly become one of the most popular products in Colombia’s agricultural portfolio. Cartama Group Research, Development and Innovation Coordinator Sara Bedoya tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the company continues to explore new avocado growing and improvement techniques.

December 18 , 2023

Colombia Avocado Board elects new members

The new directors are Brian Gomez, importer director of GreenFruit Avocados, and Kathryn Mejía, CAB vice chair and Corpohass director.

December 15 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Drought in the Panama Canal disrupting international trade

The number of permissible daily transits for ships has been significantly curtailed, decreasing from an average of 36 to 38 in the past to an anticipated 18 in February, representing half of the customary allowance.

December 14 , 2023

Hass Avocado Board’s new executive committee for 2024

Collectively the new executive committee team has over 70 years of experience working in the avocado industry.

December 13 , 2023

Mission Produce launches second part of Discover campaign

The firm maintains long-standing relationships with growers around the world and uses precision farming to maintain a year-round supply of avocados and mangos.

December 08 , 2023

Jalisco avocado growers preparing for the Super Bowl amidst a “positive export season”

Jalisco has increased its production volume constantly every year, which is why the state’s growers have a very aggressive expansion plan and expect to keep increasing export volumes. 

December 01 , 2023