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From the ripe revolution of avocados to expansion into mangos
Mission Produce was founded in 1983, at a time when avocado consumption rates were low. Annual U.S.…

China’s lockdowns force fruit exporters to divert to Southeast Asia
China’s two largest cities, Shanghai and Beijing, have been impacted by lockdowns on and off for a…

High-density vertical farm will supply enough leafy greens for all of British Columbia come fall
Two brothers, a dentist with a background in Biology and an IT/tech business expert, have been…

Mexican table grape industry challenged to ship 25 million boxes in 10 weeks
Table grape harvest in Northern Mexico has started, in Hermosillo and Guaymas in the state of…

Sri Lankan coconut coir exporter to double berry farms in Mexico
The rapid expansion of blueberry, blackberry and raspberry plantings and exports over the past 4…

Slight delay for Washington Cherries
This year’s US harvest was a little delayed compared to other years. In order to receive accurate…

GLOBAL OVERVIEW ASPARAGUS
It has been a difficult asparagus season so far, according to reports from across the globe. Due to…

"The fertilizer industry is at a turning point"
The crisis in the price and availability of agricultural fertilizers is having a major impact on…

Onion markets see regionalization
"For the first time in my career I’m seeing the markets regionalize in a way I’ve never seen…

Moisture control technology launches to extend shelf life of produce
SAVRpak, a food technology innovation company, announced the launch of SAVRpak Drop-In, a moisture…

Mexican avocado growers seek asylum in US after threats
An extended Mexican family crossed into the US this weekend, seeking asylum after threats from…

Peru: Contractor chosen to build $3 billion Chancay port
The China COSCO Shipping Corporation has taken a step closer to beginning work on a $3 billion…

Late winter freeze causes slow start to Southeast peach season
The Southeast peach season is seeing a delayed start following a March freeze. Jimmy Forrest of Dixie…

Oishii opens new product segment by introducing $20 berries
"We always want to start with best-in-class products and make them more available to the masses. We…

Colombian exotic fruit - demand and sales higher in Europe
"The increasingly healthy nutrition choices of consumers in Europe and worldwide is leading to a…

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