Peru
Oxnard, Calif.-based Westfalia Fruit has started its Peruvian avocado season, with supply available now through mid-September.
Exports are forecast to rise 17% compared with the previous year, according to a USDA report.
LGS Specialty Sales Ltd., New Rochelle, N.Y., is preparing to start the Peruvian avocado and summer citrus seasons by visiting growers in different countries.
The Peruvian Avocado Commission has a new board of directors.
The Peruvian Avocado Commission is kicking off the season in June with retail and consumer marketing initiatives to promote the estimated 170 million pounds arriving in the U.S.
Avocados from Peru already were arriving in the U.S. in May, and shipments should continue until around Labor Day, importers said.
A late start for Peruvian avocados this summer means shippers should be able to stretch supplies into October, said Xavier Equihua, CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based Peruvian Avocado Commission.
Index Fresh, Riverside, Calif., has started Its Peruvian avocado season, with shipments lasting through early September.
Peru exported 182 million pounds of avocado to the U.S. this season.
The organic importer says it’s delivering a steady supply of ginger from Peru into a tight market this year.
Unifrutti said the move supports its strategy of building a globally diversified premium fruit platform, while complementing its product offering by adding a strong table grape and cherry platform.
While Mexico remains the U.S.’ main international supplier of avocados, Peru is playing an increasingly important role in filling the supply gap.
Peruvian grapes have taken an increasingly important role in the late-year U.S. grape supply.
Peruvian grape exports in the 2023-24 marketing year will increase by 2%, according to a new USDA report.
U.S. imports of Peruvian onions have increased from 130,807 metric tons in 2018 to 164,734 metric tons in 2022, according to statistics from the USDA.
Representing a counter-season balance to the Vidalia onion deal, strong supplies of Peruvian onions are anticipated for G&R Farms, says Steven Shuman.
Cobbtown, Ga.-based Shuman Farms has started shipping its premium sweet onions from Peru and the marketer expects to ship from Peru through March, said John Shuman, president and CEO.
Peruvian onion supplies are increasing for Bland Farms, says Sloan Lott, director of sales.
Peruvian blueberry exports in the 2023-24 marketing year (May 2023 to April 2024) will be down more than 40%, the USDA reports.
The most recent LEAF Marque certifications are in addition to ones already obtained in Spain and Portugal, as well as in the Americas, the company says.
Ricardo Naranjo Fernández has served as the multinational fresh produce company’s interim CEO since June.