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Agrovision raises $100 Million in equity financing to further fuel global distribution and accelerate product innovation

The funding comes after a period of growth as Agrovision, sold under the Fruitist and Big Skye brands, nearly tripled sales in the past three years.
August 06 , 2024

Mandarin bearing acreage increases in California

According to the report, the fruit estimated statewide bearing acreage increased a total of 3,000 acreages between 2021 and 2023.
August 06 , 2024

Analysis of the profitability of avocado varieties in Mexico

For Grupo Enorma Founder Luis Enrique Ortiz, the Hass variety continues to be the star, "but in terms of profitability I think it is going to be left behind because it is not the most productive variety."
August 06 , 2024

Valencia avocado production to rise by 50% this season

With a 30% increase in productive acreage, the Valencian Community already accounts for 15% of the national area.
August 05 , 2024

Hortifrut Ecuador ships first blueberries of the season to the U.S.

During this season, 35 containers of blueberries are expected to be shipped by sea from Guayaquil.
August 05 , 2024

Mango shipments from Mexico to the United States on the rise

The top three mango varieties shipped to the U.S. market were Kent (63%), Keitt (20%), and Ataulfo (14%).
August 05 , 2024

The Top Seven

These are FreshFruitPortal.com's top seven stories of the week.
August 03 , 2024

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. financial report shows decrease in net sales

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.'s second-quarter earnings report shows that the company's net sales decreased slightly due to lower sales volume and lower per-unit price of bananas. Net sales for the second quarter of 2024 were $1,139.7 million compared with $1,180.5 million in the prior year period. Gross profit for the second quarter decreased by […]
August 02 , 2024

Chile: Challenges for cherry exports in the wake of a historic season

The first estimates for the 2024-25 season for Chilean cherries are promising, however, there are several challenges that the industry must face.
August 02 , 2024

CMPC Biopackaging launches the first packaging design competition in China

CMPC announced the launch of the diCmiC (design in China made in Chile) packaging design competition in collaboration with the prestigious Tongji University and the Shanghai International Institute of Design & Innovation and Copefrut, a renowned cherry producer. This unprecedented initiative is sponsored by the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs through its institution, ProChile. The […]
August 02 , 2024