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Zespri reinforces sustainability initiatives with $2M collaborative annual fund
The New Zealand-based company launched ZAG, an innovation fund focusing on four areas: people, communities, the environment, and fruit. The company's Chief Marketing, Innovation, and sustainability Officer tells Freshfruitportal.com about it.
February 07 , 2025
Florida citrus industry asks state lawmakers for help
Florida Citrus Mutual CEO and Executive Vice President Matt Joyner appeared before the committee to represent state growers and cited a drop in production of more than 90% in less than three decades.
February 07 , 2025
Agronometrics in Charts: Welcome to the blueberry rollercoaster! (brace yourself for a bumpy ride)
Fresh produce and blueberry industry expert Diego Castagnasso analyzes Oman's role as new blueberry producer.
February 06 , 2025
Fluent Cargo CEO: "Organizations undertake extensive preparations for winter logistics operations"
This season has been especially tumultuous due to impending and former ice and snow storms and low record temperatures in Europe and the United States.
February 06 , 2025
U.S. Farmers remain optimistic this year, Purdue University reports
The University's Ag Economy Barometer rose 5 points in January. The index is based on a monthly survey of 400 agricultural producers on economic sentiment accompanied by an in-depth survey of 100 agriculture and agribusiness thought leaders
February 06 , 2025
Brighter Bites expands fruit & vegetable program to Philadelphia
Brighter Bites will serve six schools within the Bensalem Township School District, directly impacting nearly 900 families and providing its participants with approximately 144,000 pounds of fresh produce.
February 06 , 2025
Pacific Trellis Fruit executives visit plum operations in South Africa
Marcial Hernandez, Vice President of Sourcing, and Patty Denson, Sales Executive, spent a week touring orchards and packing facilities and diving into the latest innovations and new varieties.
February 06 , 2025
US imports of Chilean citrus see slight drop amid drought and market challenges
“The need to explore new markets remains a challenge to prevent the U.S. from becoming a ‘monomarket’ for Chilean citrus,” added the executive director of the Chile Citrus Committee.
February 06 , 2025
Favorable conditions have South African apple and pear producers optimistic about this season
The Western Cape's apple and pear production areas experienced a late but chilly winter with excellent rainfall. Conditions were favorable during the flowering period, and fruit development was satisfactory.
February 05 , 2025
South African apples regain market access to Thailand
The newly agreed-upon conditions state that all apples exported from South Africa to Thailand must meet specific phytosanitary standards, guaranteeing that the fruit is free from quarantine pests of concern to the Thai authorities.
February 05 , 2025
