Agronometrics in Charts: Avocado hectarage growth set to slow in Peru

The development comes after changes in the agrarian promotion law and the elimination of tax incentives, according to the Peruvian newspaper, Gestion.

November 03 , 2022

Limoneira closes $20M sale of its Oxnard packing facility

Limoneira expects to record an approximate gain of $900,000 on this transaction to be recognized in the fiscal fourth quarter 2022 ending Oct. 31, 2022.

November 02 , 2022

Mission Produce appoints new SVP of Sales and Marketing

Mission Produce has announced that Cherly Hoefs is joining the team as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing (SVP).

October 28 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Higher Avocado supply likely to bring promotional prices in the U.S. market

Compared to last year at this time, the supply of avocados right now is higher. During week 41, the avocado supply in the US market was 93.27% Mexican, coming from Michoacan and Jalisco.

October 25 , 2022

Westfalia to use insects for natural pest control in Chile

The innovation seeks to control agricultural pests through entomology. Westfalia Fruit Group’s newest venture is taking place in Chile and aims to minimize the use of pesticides in a more sustainable approach to crop management.

October 24 , 2022

Produce industry veteran Bill Sykes named FPAA 2022 Pillar of the Industry

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas has selected William Sykes of The Sykes Company as recipient of the Pillar of the Industry award for his many contributions and dedication to the fresh produce industry.

October 21 , 2022

Avocado oversupply results in three-day giveaway in Philadelphia

Around 380,000 avocado units were given for free to locals and the giveaway is set to continue until Friday 21st.

October 21 , 2022

Summertime Jalisco production supplemented Mexican avocado deal

Mexican avocado production has grown dramatically, with supply reaching more than 2 billion pounds annually. 

October 21 , 2022

Guatemala eyes first avocado exports to U.S. by mid-2023

Guatemala is presently awaiting the response from USDA - APHIS to apply the pest control measures required by the U.S. technical entity to gain admissibility for avocados to the U.S.

October 20 , 2022

Tango mandarin variety to be grown for the first time in India

In a joint effort, IG Citrus and Eurosemillas are currently working to cultivate the Tango variety in India. The agricultural project is expected to be carried out on a significant scale, with 100 hectares for growing the mandarin.

October 19 , 2022