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Land routes see uptick amid Red Sea crisis

Air freight has risen as an alternative for Indian grapes and other products, however, land routes have seen the steepest uptick.
March 13 , 2024

USDA announces 2024 Food for Progress priority countries

The initiative, established in 1985, seeks to improve agricultural productivity and expand trade of agricultural products in developing countries and emerging democracies.
March 13 , 2024

Costa Rica braces for La Niña impact on pineapples

For Costa Rican growers, lower temperatures and excessive rain pose a great danger for pineapples and citrus in general.
March 13 , 2024

CPMA introduces International Sustainability Summit speakers

PRESS RELEASE March 12, 2024 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), the International Federation for Produce Standards, and the Global Coalition of Fresh Produce are pleased to introduce the speakers who will lead discussions around sustainability challenges for the produce industry at the upcoming International Sustainability Summit, on Friday, April 26, in […]
March 12 , 2024

Frutas de Chile meets with U.S. Ambassador to address pending Systems Approach approval

The Systems Approach protocol has been approved by the phytosanitary agencies of both countries, and the sector is awaiting its official publication in the Federal Register. 
March 12 , 2024

UK regulation could impose more controls on EU fresh produce imports

Under Defra’s proposed changes, common exports like tomatoes, peppers, apples, pears, grapes, or strawberries, which totaled 1 million tons in 2022, would be recategorized as medium-risk and subjected to heightened controls and additional red tape.
March 12 , 2024

South Africa's consumer food inflation mirrors global concerns

Unfavorable weather conditions, with persistent dryness and heatwaves throughout the summer, concern consumers about where inflation will go in 2024.
March 12 , 2024

Argentine pear production hit by drought and heat

CAFI President Nicolás Sánchez told FreshFruitPortal.com that Argentina currently has 49,421 acres planted with pears, but that poor weather and above-average drought conditions in January and February stalled production in 2023-24.
March 12 , 2024

Family Tree Farms announces new Marketing Manager

As Marketing Manager, Leighton will continue to champion the Family Tree Farms vision to consistently market “The Most Flavorful Fruit in the World”, build strategy and partnerships with customers, and provide leadership to the marketing team.  
March 11 , 2024

Unifrutti adds to Latam scope with double acquisition

In January, the firm announced the acquisition of Chilean company Verfrut. The purchase helped the group to become one of the largest production centers for grapes and cherries globally.
March 11 , 2024