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The fruit is harvested between October and November when it has reached perfect ripeness and is stored until spring to maintain its optimal quality.

The California Table Grape Commission welcomes Jackie Nakashian as community service and health program director. Nakashian joins the commission in this new role to develop, implement, and manage community service programs, such as the grower-funded scholarship program while creating partnerships with other community service organizations. In addition, she will manage the health outreach and research […]

Jorge Ovalle, an advisor at Afrusec, examines key factors to boost production and put the country on the global almond market map.

Florida Citrus Mutual says the federal department's October forecast didn't take into account the hurricane's impact on the state's citrus belt.

Ocean Mist Farms, a leading North American grower and shipper of fresh artichokes, is proud to announce that it has won the eighth annual Joe Nucci Award at the New York Produce Show and Conference this week. “It’s a very special honor for us to win this award, which is voted on by our industry […]

The main problem addressed by Gas in Powder is the decay caused by fungi such as Botrytis cinerea, which leads to economic losses exceeding $10 billion annually worldwide.

Laurel wilt has devastated the avocado industry in South Florida, reducing production by half and also affecting native trees.

Hass avocados remain the most widely grown variety due to their creamy texture and high oil content, traits highly valued by consumers.

This is 3.4% higher than the figure forecast in the first reestimate delivered in September (215.78 million boxes) and 4.0% lower than the initial projection in May (232.38 million boxes).

Denene Erasmus, marketing development & communications manager at SATI told Freshfruitportal.com that all indications show a normal season ahead and that South Africa remains well positioned to supply the market with quality grapes.