Happy National Avocado Day!
July 31 is National Avocado Day, an informal holiday celebrating the popular green fruit easily mistaken for a vegetable. Avocados have had a...
Weather Hinders Peruvian Asparagus
This year’s Peruvian asparagus crop has faced challenges from weather, but rising consumption trends offer a bright spot for retailers. The U.S...
Blueberries Abound as Summer Nears End
There are plenty of blueberries on hand in supermarkets nationwide as summer winds down. Michigan, Washington, Oregon and Canada currently are...
CBP/CPSC: Cautions Unsafe School Supplies
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, along with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, seized a shipment of school supplies in San Juan, P.R....
APHIS: Releases 2022 Impact Report
Written by Mike Watson, Acting APHIS Administrator:Each year, we have the honor of sharing the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services’...
Chilean Fruit Growers Fighting Heavy Rains
In response to heavy rains in central and southern Chile, the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX) is assessing damage in growing areas and...