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Westfalia India opens first avocado ripening facility
This year also marks the first commercial harvest year for Hass avocados grown in India.
August 23 , 2023
Texas storm is welcomed
“The incoming tropical system’s current track and forecasted rain amounts are fantastic news for South Texas vegetable growers,” Bret Erickson, executive vice president of business affairs for Little Bear Produce tells FreshFruitPortal.com
August 22 , 2023
Minnesota’s early “fan favorite” apple kicks off third season
This first-to-market variety, First Kiss, which hits store shelves August 28, will be on the market until Christmas time.
August 22 , 2023
Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. imports of Mexican mangoes projected to increase by 3%
Mexican supplies dominate the U.S. market from February through September, with Brazil's imports starting in August.
August 22 , 2023
Southwest braces for “unprecedented” Hurricane Hilary
On Sunday afternoon, Hurricane Hilary made its way into California, passing through San Diego and Los Angeles, losing its intensity and changing its status to a post-tropical cyclone, but high amounts of rainfall are still expected.
August 21 , 2023
Four Mexican avocado states declared free of regulated pests
Pest-free zones are crucial to reduce production costs destined for managing regulated pests, improving avocado prices and expanding destination markets.
August 21 , 2023
Superfresh Growers unveils industry podcast
Called In The Bin, the podcast embarks on a journey from orchard to table, revealing the ins and outs of the produce industry.
August 21 , 2023
Michigan apple growers estimate 32 billion bushels in 2023
There are more than 14.9 million apple trees in commercial production, covering 34,500 acres on 775 family-run farms in Michigan.
August 21 , 2023
Carbon neutral pineapple from Costa Rica is finalist in world sustainability awards
Del Monte Zero is Fresh Del Monte's first certified carbon-neutral pineapple, and is the result of efforts based mainly on the improvement of the transportation fleet and the constant monitoring of emissions.
August 21 , 2023
Washington apple exports down 18.7%
Of the state’s apple exports, 63.2% have gone to Mexico and Canada, with 36.8% going offshore.
August 18 , 2023
