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Peruvian pitahaya exports reach $1M

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke with Fluctuante's CEO and commercial director, David Sandoval to learn more about the industry's rapid expansion.
August 21 , 2024

Kroger sues FTC claiming the administrative proceeding against merger unconstitutional

The company argues that by proceeding in its administrative tribunal, in addition to the separate action in federal court, the FTC is violating Constitutional protections.
August 20 , 2024

Global Grape Convention exceeds expectations with more than 1,000 attendees

The table grape sector faces several challenges but also has many opportunities on the horizon.
August 20 , 2024

'High quality' USApple crop forecast down for 2024

“Despite various challenges, the resilience and dedication of our growers have led to another promising year for apple production,” Chris Gerlach, vice president of Insights and Analytics with USApple said.
August 20 , 2024

Over 600 kilos of cocaine seized in avocado shipment at Rotterdam port

Latin American exporters have told FreshFruitPortal.com that they are on alert, as major narcotic interceptions hit fruit shipments in ports across the globe.
August 20 , 2024

Spanish market sees avocado price uptick

The increase breaks a five-week trend of declining prices.
August 20 , 2024

Supermarket chain Kroger plans to lower prices after merger

United States supermarket chain Kroger plans to lower grocery prices by $1 billion after merging with Albertson, the second-largest U.S. grocery chain. A $25 billion deal that has received backlash from several state representatives.  Originally, Kroger had promised to lower prices by $500 million at all Albertsons locations. The merger between the two largest chains […]
August 20 , 2024

Looking ahead: Chilean and Peruvian table grape industries push for collaborative work

The main players in the table grape industry of Chile and Peru met to analyze the challenges facing the sector in the coming years on the basis of collaborative work.
August 20 , 2024

Mexico approves extension of Systems Approach pilot plan for Chilean table grape exports

This measure will make it possible to replace fumigation with an inspection system for the shipment of fresh grapes from the Atacama, Coquimbo and part of Valparaíso regions to the Aztec market.
August 19 , 2024

Zespri scores a victory in China against counterfeit use of brand property

The accused bought locally grown kiwifruit from farmers in Pujiang county, Sichuan province, who had Zespri’s registered trademark labels and packaging counterfeited.
August 19 , 2024