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Don Armock, president of Riveridge Produce Marketing, based in Sparta, MI, tells FreshFruitPortal.com that his 2023 apple crop – and that of Michigan – is the second largest ever, trailing only 2022.

No official communications from either government have confirmed approval for the new protocol, putting producers and exporters, who had prepared for a season with this new mechanism, in a complex situation.

The industry expects a 12% increase in volumes inspected for export compared to the actual inspected volumes of the 2022-23 season.

Vietnam is now the ninth-largest market for U.S. agricultural products, while the United States is the largest market for Vietnamese agricultural products.

Pink Star is a new portfolio from renowned French breeding company Marionnet Label and is already enjoying quality recognition, with a 2-star flavor certification at Brussels’ International Taste Institute in May 2023.

Press Release Rice Fruit Company, a leading producer of high-quality Eastern apples, has announced the retirement of Lee Showalter, a long-time industry advocate and fruit grower. Lee has been a pivotal member of the Rice Fruit team for over thirteen years, with an unwavering passion for the apple industry.  In 1969, the Showalter Family purchased […]

Despite a challenging start of the season, with the effects of El Niño phenomenon looming over growers, Ecuadorian banana exports to the EU show a 22% uptick.  In April, the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE) confirmed a 0.47% drop in production volume, expressing concern about the ongoing season. However, overall shipments to international […]

Glyphosate first came under fire in 2015, when the World Health Organization warned about possible carcinogenic risks. 

Port owner Peel Ports and British syndicate Unite the Union are beginning a 45-day redundancy consultation that could lead to 15% of employees being terminated.

The average daily prices of oranges in the U.S. rose by 5.10% in week 36.