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July sizing a bit of a challenge on avocados
Avocado supplies are adequate and going through a transition right now. “The breakdown is a bit…

Weather events cause troublesome situation in the garlic market
New garlic is being shipped from Mexico right now while Spain, California, and China are in the…

Heat wave impacts Hatch chile crop in New Mexico
The ongoing heat wave in parts of the country including the West and Southwest regions is being…

Another successful Organic Produce Summit in the books
Last week's Organic Produce Summit in Monterey went by in the blink of an eye. As always, it was a…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW GINGER
The global ginger market is currently facing challenges, with uncertainties and shortages affecting…

Large US apple crop expected this fall
The expectation is for a fairly large US apple crop to be harvested this fall. Washington, the US’…

A closer look at the U.S. side of the Tomato Suspension Agreement
The 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement continues to be under great debate amongst tomato growers and…

Peruvian blueberry industry forecasts 10% drop in volume
Peru has exported 7,127 tons of fresh blueberries at the start of the 2023/2024 season,…

“My beard went from half grey to 100% grey in just a few weeks”
The Mexican grape season kept getting pushed back due to a May month that was unusually cool.…

A closer look at the Mexican side of the Tomato Suspension Agreement
The 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement (TSA) continues to be under great debate amongst tomato…

Mexican mango producer adapts to global challenges
“Each year and every mango season is different, so we have to be always ready to face all the…

Cooler spring temperatures delayed start for Central California grapes
Grape production out of Central California is underway, albeit with a later start. “Like everything…

Retail partners keep asking for new exotic items
Most exotic produce items are in season currently. “We offer both conventional and organic…

Fruit breeder wins plant variety infringement case in China
International Fruit Genetics, LLC (IFG), breeder of table grapes and cherries, is pleased to…

Colombia Avocado Board hires new executive director
The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) is excited to announce the hiring of Manuel Michel as its new…

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