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Avocados from Peru’s San Diego event is one of three Guac Off activations planned across the U.S. this year, each designed to engage consumers in key markets during peak season.
The international alliance of table grape producers gained additional momentum at Fruit Logistica 2026, where the group shared its mission to unite the table grape industry to drive consumption and position grapes as the go-to healthful snack.
There is a lot of rate volatility in the spot market during this time of year as high-value fruit, local conditions and truck availability collide.
The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association says improving trade logistics and expanding market share are priorities for the upcoming year, its 25 in service to the industry.
“They come to market during the U.S. offseason, which means consumers can count on a seamless year-round supply,” says Steven Shuman, general manager and vice president of sales for G&R Farms, Glennville, Ga.
Most U.S. importers of Peruvian sweet onions say they’ll have significant volume by early September, and they’re gearing up for another productive season.
Xavier Equihua, president of the Peruvian Avocado Commission, attributes the increase to an “on year” in the Peruvian avocado industry and to a movement toward diversification among U.S. buyers as they source their avocados.
The U.S. is the largest destination for table grapes, but demand has been stagnant, a problem for global growers who expect larger production.
Peru’s year-round production represents almost a third of the supply of a vegetable that more and more Americans are buying.
The Hass Avocado Board’s ‘2024 Year in Review’ report highlights trends worth watching and optimism about future production.
AFP launched its 2025 season during Memorial Day weekend with a heart-healthy meal celebrating the Navy during New York Fleet Week.
The California-based producer projects an earlier season due to ideal weather conditions in the country.
Boasting shipments every month, the value of U.S. imports of Peruvian asparagus in 2023 was up 4.9% over 2022.
The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association says its members are ready with proactive planning and strategic marketing.
Peru’s mandarin/tangerine production and exports are expected to increase slightly in the marketing year from March 2024 to February 2025, a new USDA report says.
Peru’s importance as a supplier of avocados to the U.S. market has soared since fruit began arriving 18 years ago.
A diversified sourcing strategy has helped brokers like Mission Produce sail through a soft Peruvian season for commodities such as avocados, onions and asparagus.
What do avocados imported from Peru, brand-new Tesla cars, and retailers Meijer and Lidl have in common?
This year’s Peruvian asparagus crop has faced challenges from weather, but rising consumption trends offer a bright spot for retailers.
In 2023, Peru shipped avocados to the U.S. from May through October. USDA shipment numbers show that the peak supply of Peruvian fruit arrived in July and August.
The report reveals that 37% of U.S. consumers purchased asparagus in the past 12 months, an 11% increase from the prior year.
For 2024-2025, Carlos Solf of Southern Specialties will serve as East Coast chair and Craig Rolandelli of Jacobs Malcolm & Burtt will be the West Coast chair.
The hass avocado producer says that it is leaning into a thoughtful ripening strategy and its owned Peruvian supply to deliver optimally sized fruit in the summer months.
AFP has reprised its multitactical and multifaceted lifestyle campaign again this year, but with a host of new activations strategically designed to reach the most diverse audience of existing and new avocado consumers.
Santa Paula, Calif.-based California-based Calavo Growers is celebrating its Peruvian partner, the Viru Group, to commemorate their alliance and milestone anniversaries.
Though Peru is historically one of the strongest origins during summer, the industry has projected a shorter and smaller crop for the 2024 Peruvian season, says Keith Barnard, senior vice president of global sourcing.
The forecast and anticipated arrivals into the U.S. will continue to be lower than expected for the next two to three months, according to the Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association.