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During the first five months of 2024, Ecuador exported a total of 160.45 million boxes of bananas. The United States takes about 12% of overall shipments.

Fresh-cut mango preservation (FCM) should start in the growth and production process. In the latest webinar by the National Mango Board organization titled "Strategies for fresh cut mango preservation," the speaker emphasized the importance of having a good product before implementing preservation techniques.  The major varieties used for fresh-cut mango preservation are the Kent, Keitt, […]

Regionally, including the United States and Canada, Port Everglades claims the No. 3 spot, up two spots from the 2022 report, and remains No. 1 in Florida.

Ocean Mist Farms, the leading grower/shipper of fresh artichokes in North America – who is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024 – announced the launch of its new company logo as part of a comprehensive rebranding initiative.  This fresh visual identity marks a significant milestone in the company’s continued evolution and underscores its commitment to […]

Over the years, the company has evolved into one of the largest suppliers of both conventional and organic avocados to customers throughout the United States and Canada.

The event will take place on the mornings of November 21 and 22, 2024 during the 13th edition of the Interpoma fair at Fiera Bolzano.

 A M King, a national, integrated Design-Build firm, has completed the expansion of Henry Avocado Corp.’s cold storage distribution center in Charlotte. The project allows the company to extend its operations on the East Coast, continuing to provide high-quality custom-ripened avocados to restaurants, food distributors, and grocery stores.  Henry Avocado Corporation, based in Escondido, CA, […]

Washington's yields have soared, with production volumes rebounding by 25% compared to the previous year.

Canary Islands plantain producers are unable to meet market demands due to adverse weather conditions. The Association of Plantain Producers of the Canary Island, ASPROCAN, reports that production levels are well below historical averages due to low temperatures in spring and droughts.  The organization says the decrease in output comes as no surprise. Last year, […]

A recent study conducted in Italy could help shed some light on the causes of fruit drop, an issue that can cause major economic losses to growers and exporters.