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Chinese blueberries increase presence in local market and seek export opportunities
The China Chamber of Commerce of Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Products and Animal By-Products (CFNA) is making efforts to expand the market for Chinese blueberries.
November 26 , 2024
Avocado shipments in Europe increase by 24%
The latest Avobook Report shows there's been an increase in avocado shipments in several key markets.
November 26 , 2024
Trump announces Brooke Rollins for USDA chief role
The second woman to lead the department, Rollins will be tasked with overseeing nearly 100,000 employees and the federal/state programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality, and nutrition.
November 25 , 2024
The number of deciduous fruit producers in Argentina continues to shrink
According to the National Food Safety and Quality Service (SENASA), there were about 9,000 producers in 2005, but by 2023, that number had dropped to just 1,605.
November 25 , 2024
The impact of almond consumption on physical recovery
Previous studies investigated the effect of almonds on feelings of fatigue and exercise metabolism, and looked at the impact of almond consumption on feelings of soreness and muscle performance.
November 25 , 2024
Ecuador: Asoguanábana's President says "half of our industry is on the verge of bankruptcy"
Daniel Ortega spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com about the dire situation affecting the country's industry, including power outages, rising production costs, and the delayed access of Ecuadorian guanábana to the U.S. market.
November 25 , 2024
Zespri opens Producer Vote to expand global supply of kiwifruit
The brand is asking New Zealand kiwifruit growers to support the allocation of up to 420 additional hectares of SunGold Kiwifruit per year over six years.
November 13 , 2024
The South African decidous fruit industry launches a pest-monitoring center
The new center will be built to expand the efforts of FruitFly Africa (FFA), an operating company that has managed pest monitoring services since 2001.
November 13 , 2024
Nature’s Pride and growers join forces for CO2 reduction and WASH initiatives
In a public-private partnership, concrete initiatives will be implemented together with growers to improve sustainability in avocado and blueberry production.
October 09 , 2024
International Longshoremen's Association to begin strike on Tuesday
The strike will affect container traffic at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.
September 30 , 2024
