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Colombian avocado industry presents Hass Carbon Project
The project includes 28 small and medium-sized Hass avocado growers who have committed to adopting the project's initiatives to better protect the environment for future generations.
August 19 , 2024
Hapag-Lloyd AG sees a drop in revenue in the first half of the year
The German shipping company reported a return of EUR 8.8 billion during H1 2024, a 1.2 billion decrease from the same period last year.
August 19 , 2024
Devastating strawberry losses in Queensland, Australia
After four days of heavy rains, millions of dollar's worth of strawberries have been dumped or fed to cattle in southeast Queensland. The weather bureau warned locals of heavy rainfall and storms in Queensland's southeast and northern New South Wales. The State Emergency Service warned North Coast residents to prepare for heavy rain and flash […]
August 19 , 2024
Sun World CEO on Biogold acquisition: “There’s an appetite for more innovation in the produce section”
Growers that were excited about the table grapes and stone fruit that Sun World brought to them “got a real treat coming to them,” CEO David Marguleas teased.
August 19 , 2024
The Top Seven
These are FreshFruitPortal.com's top seven stories of the week.
August 17 , 2024
Australian Citrus Congress heads to the Riverina in 2025
The regional city of Griffith in the New South Wales Riverina region is set to host the 2025 Australian Citrus Congress, providing a practical environment for exchanging knowledge and high-quality networking. From 18-20 March 2025, the event will recognize the recent margin squeeze felt by growers and focus on identifying and implementing efficiency gains across […]
August 16 , 2024
Q&A: Ecuadorian blueberry introduces new industry leader
Exclusive interview with Luis Ponce, general manager of Nobis Fruit Company, and the new president of The Ecuadorian Federation of Blueberry Producers and Exporters (FEPEXA).
August 16 , 2024
Oriental fruit fly quarantines lifted in California
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, after record Oriental fruit fly activity last year, the Oriental fruit fly quarantine is over in the California Redlands area. The press release gives thanks to local residents and agricultural for their cooperation and diligence in eradicating the pest. According to the Department, the quarantine lift signals the […]
August 16 , 2024
Polyphenols in grapes can aid in leukemia treatment
Multiple studies have shown that certain polyphenols can alter oxidative balance by inducing apoptosis -or cell death- in cancer cells and preventing development by controlling oxidative stress.
August 16 , 2024
Commercial Director of Brazilian agriculture cooperative: “Grapes are the fruit of now and the future”
Renato Alves, Commercial Director of the Nova Aliança Agricultural Cooperative (COANA) in Brazil, attended the 2024 Global Grape Convention in Santiago, Chile, which brought together key players in the table grape industry from Chile, Peru, and other regions. Alves, who is also the president of Nova Forma Consultoria, spoke with Portalfruticola.com about Brazil's table grape […]
August 16 , 2024



