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Chilean Avocado Committee elects first woman president

Agricultural engineer Carmen Gloria Lüttges made history with an appointment that, she says, feels like an endorsement of her 25 year-long career in the sector.
September 11 , 2024

Mission Produce: Third quarter revenues up 24% year-on-year

Additionally, gross profit increased by $8.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2024, compared to the same period last year, to $37.0 million.
September 11 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian blueberry exports rebound in week 35

A shift in the slope of the export curve is expected, with peak volumes projected for weeks 43 to 46.
September 10 , 2024

Major port strikes in the US looming

The strike would allegedly impact 43% of all U.S. imports and billions of dollars in trade monthly.
September 10 , 2024

University of Florida uses artificial intelligence to improve strawberry disease detection

University of Florida scientists' newly published research shows artificial intelligence (AI) can improve leaf wetness detection.  Although Florida's strawberry season starts in December, UF/IFAS works year-round to find ways to manage strawberry diseases. Continuous moisture and temperatures higher than 65 degrees, combined, give growers a sign that damaging diseases such as botrytis and anthracnose are […]
September 10 , 2024

The impacts and strategies of Westfalia's avocado expansion in Asia

Graham Young, COO of Westfalia told FreshFruitPortal.com that opening new markets and expanding existing ones provides a very exciting new set of opportunities for South African growers and exporters of avocados. 
September 10 , 2024

India's pomegranates make their debut in Australia

The shipment was completed by Mumbai-based fruit and vegetable exporter Kay Bee Exports using Air India's network, and arrived in Melbourne, Australia. 
September 10 , 2024

Goldenberry Farms wins 2024 Marketing Excellence Award for its Sweet Sugar Mango brand

The creative team at Goldenberry Farms was challenged to create a campaign to introduce a new fruit to the United States market, a miniature mango with a thin, edible skin.  
September 10 , 2024

 5 Steps Sun World Took to Achieve Branding Success

In a market flooded with choices, standing out is key. Here are five ways Sun World set the AUTUMNCRISP® brand apart and paved the way for the grape phenomenon’s global success.
September 10 , 2024

Japan opens its market to Brazilian Hass avocado

The Brazilian government, as well as the local industry, received with satisfaction the announcement by the Japanese government of the official authorization to send the fruit.
September 09 , 2024