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Overview of tools that help determine the quality of fresh produce
The bar is set high when it comes to quality of fresh produce and continues to be gradually lifted.…
Violence in Caborca significantly impacts produce industry and the region’s economy
Caborca in the Mexican state of Sonora, well-known for agricultural production, has been the victim…
Canadian greenhouse grower releases documentary about guest worker program
Nature Fresh Farms has released a twenty-two-minute documentary offering an inside look at their…
“We expect to see the Covid-19 packaging trends continue into 2021”
Packaging has seen a big boost in sales this year as a result of the pandemic. Just like everyone…
Peru’s blueberry volumes are up and demand remains high
Blueberry demand has remained steady throughout the pandemic. The Peruvian production of…
Where will pricing go on Chilean cherries?
Imported cherries will begin this week with fruit from Chile and from Argentina. “Every year Chile…
OVERVIEW GLOBAL MANDARIN MARKET
The demand for oranges rose sharply this year due to the coronavirus. One would expect that…

National Hurricane Center

Hurricane Eta damage causes delays in exports from Honduras and Guatemala
On Tuesday November 3rd, Hurricane Eta made landfall in Nicaragua after having brought heavy…
European Union tariff on US goods affects sweet potatoes, grapefruit and more
The European Union has imposed $4 billion in tariffs on US goods this week in response to the WTO…
"US demand for value-added produce has gone up this year"
Demand for value-added produce has risen this year as more consumers have been cooking at home due…
"Overall, we've been moving more fruit than we did last year"
Demand is strong for Michigan apples. “It is up compared to past years,” says Angela Sommers with…
Demand and competition on mandarins getting stronger
North America’s mandarin season looks to be a competitive one on several fronts this winter.…
Rain hinders harvesting of limes in Mexico
Supplies of limes out of Mexico are slightly down compared to last year at this time for a variety…
How will the pandemic affect consumer shopping habits this holiday season?
This week’s PMA virtual town hall looked ahead at the end-of-the-year holiday season and how this…
Costa Rican banana producers reject ALDI's lower purchase price
The Association of Banana Producers APROBAN, which is made up of independent banana producers and…
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