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California grape shipments were running ahead of the same time last year through late August, and market conditions were similar to a year ago.

For Delano, Calif.-based Wonderful Citrus, the California mandarin season kicks off in November when Wonderful Halos return to stores, said Dave Rooke, senior vice president of sales.

California citrus production will take a step back in the 2021-22 season, government reports indicate.

The severe drought is contributing to what could be a decline in output for California citrus in 2021-22, industry leaders say.

The U.S. market has opened up significantly this fall as plenty of good-quality, reasonably priced avocados make their way across the Mexican border.

Foodservice business has bounced back significantly from where it was a year ago, but most California winter vegetable grower-shippers say there’s still a way to go before sales approach pre-pandemic levels.

The Packer has compiled business updates from importers of Mexican avocados.

If you’ve been to the store lately, you know that post-pandemic inflation is spiking in just about every category.

The U.S. government suspends all imports of Mexican avocados after a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico received a threat.

The Mexican mango season began in January with Ataulfo mangos. The weather has been ideal in many areas, and retailers can expect to see a big crop this year of yellow mangos from southern Mexico.