Grape Competition: Peru & Chile
Facing pressure from Peru in the U.S. market, Chilean grape exports to the U.S. market are projected to fall nearly 9% in the 2022-23 season. In...
USDA Restricts PACA Violators From Operating
The USDA says it has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce. The...
USDA: Pest Risk Analysis BR Pumpkins / Squash
The USDA has issued a pest risk analysis for imports of Brazilian fresh pumpkin, squash and the hybrid tetsukabuto squash. The USDA said...
USDA AMS: Table Grapes MO 4/10 – 7/10
All grapes, except for exempt varieties specified below, are required to be inspected and certified as meeting the following minimum grade, size...
ICC 2023: New Orleans
Our team is attending the Cocoa Merchants’ Association of America’s International Cocoa Conference in New Orleans, March 7-10. Please reach out if...
APHIS: Assessment of CR Papaya
APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment for the importation of Papaya (Carica papaya) for consumption from Costa Rica into the United...