This week's highlights

	Canadian apple company introduces biodegradable packaging New packaging has been launched for Red Prince apples, a Canadian apple grown by the Blue Mountain…
	Mexican avocado prices down as foodservice closures continue to dampen demand The Mexican avocado production is continuing on at a steady pace, though the effects of the…
	Strong demand continues for California citrus California organic and conventional citrus is moving well as the state begins moving into…
	Ethylene generators exempted from fire codes in ripening rooms Catalytic Generators’ ethylene systems comply with the international testing standards of TÜV (TÜV…
	OVERVIEW GLOBAL AVOCADO MARKET The price for avocados on the global market has been rising in recent weeks due to a smaller supply…
	Standardized turn-key lettuce greenhouses make entering greenhouse industry easier Havecon has been known as a turnkey greenhouse supplier for many years now, but as of now they'll…
	New avocado study outlines costs and returns of high-density plantings Growers considering producing avocados in San Diego County with high-density plantings now have…
	Argentinian lemon harvest decreased by 30% due to cold and dry weather The harvest estimate for Argentinian lemons for 2020/21 is 1.03 mega tonnes, a decrease of 30%…
	Demand for guava could soften in January Supplies of imported guava from Mexico are currently average. “The supply level of guava is…
	New coalition formed to oppose limitations on domestic blueberry imports Ahead of the incoming Biden Administration’s first major trade dispute, American and international…
	Adidas will bring out shoes made from mushroom leather Adidas has announced that it is developing a line of shoes made from mushroom-based leather. The…
	Mango consumption continues to grow in the United States The National Mango Board highlighted that, despite the difficulties caused by the COVID-19 health…
	Less foodservice demand for passionfruit affects pricing minimally Supplies of passionfruit right now are solid. “We have a good supply of passionfruit. We have…
	Gladstone Land announces large farmland acquisitions in California & Washington Gladstone Land Corporation announced that it has acquired approximately 1,670 total acres of…
	Steady demand and good market for sweet potatoes The sweet potato harvest in Mississippi wrapped up in the third week of October. For SMP Southeast…