Berries and lemons a bright spot in Q1 fruit sales, as most top categories see declines

Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and lemons all saw gains, while apples, bananas, avocados, mandarins and oranges experienced lower sales, United Fresh's FreshFacts report.

June 07 , 2021

Unrest in Colombia hits agricultural sector, paralyzes key Pacific port

The month-long protests and roadblocks in Colombia are impacting the agricultural industry, leading to food loss and problems with the control and monitoring of pests on fruit crops.

June 01 , 2021

Nature's Pride and Apeel extend range with mangoes that last twice as long

By treating mangoes with plant-based protection, the mango avocado supplier says it is taking the next step in fighting food waste and increasing the sustainability of fresh food.

June 01 , 2021

Peru: ProHass estimates one-third uptick in avocado exports

ProHass Peru estimates that 460,000 metric tons of Hass avocados will be exported for an increase of almost 30 percent year-on-year.

May 31 , 2021

Avocado compound could improve leukemia treatment - study

The compound had previously been researched for its potential in diabetes prevention and weight management, now researchers see a potential usage in leukemia patients.

May 28 , 2021

Naturipe Farms: "In order to be around for so long, you have to be sustainable"

Naturipe Farms continues to focus its efforts on preserving the environment and working with nature to create a future for farmers as their livelihood depends on the land.

May 28 , 2021

U.S.: Berries drive 8 percent rise in Q1 fruit imports

In fresh, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries all saw gains of around a quarter, but two of the biggest fruit import categories - avocados and bananas - both saw declines.

May 28 , 2021

Leading Spanish avocado producer claims record low water use in new project

Trops, the largest producer of Spanish avocado, has teamed up with digital agriculture company AgriSmart Data in a project that it claims has been able to reduce the amount of water trees need by half.

May 24 , 2021

U.S. avocado consumption to continue setting records - Rabobank

According to a market update from Rabobank, shipments reached an all-time high in January of this year at close to 320 million pounds, up about 33 percent year-on-year.

May 21 , 2021

Mexican avocado association APEAM wins national export award

The Association of Avocado Producers and Packers of Mexico (APEAM) received the award on Thursday morning during a ceremony headed by Tatiana Clouthier Carrillo, Federal Secretary of Economy.

May 21 , 2021