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Planting in Southern Europe to be delayed by drought

Lower volumes for staple foods such as tomatoes could also drive up prices, which have consistently stayed up in the past year even as inflation slows.
April 18 , 2023

Mexican avocado industry says its committed to sustainability and forest preservation

Avocados from Mexico celebrated Earth Day on April 17 with an online presentation about the industry’s commitment to sustainability and forest preservation.
April 18 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. market witnesses the lowest prices for Chilean cherries in 10 years

North America is currently the second largest market for this Chilean fruit, with 18,894 tons shipped this season.
April 18 , 2023

First U.S. bound exports of pomegranates from Peru’s Tacna region

The first 18-ton container of pomegranate produced in Peru's Tacna region, which will be marketed in the United States has been certified by the country's authorities.
April 17 , 2023

Ag pay inequity is costing the world $1 trillion, FAO says

Women employed in the agricultural sector are also paid nearly 20% less than their male counterparts.
April 17 , 2023

Q&A: Could white strawberries become a new berry category?

Dr. Vance Whitaker spoke to FreshFruitPortal about the development and breeding process of the first variety of white strawberries to be commercialized in the U.S. market; the Florida Pearl.
April 17 , 2023

Macfrut 2023: A record-breaking year for the international trade fair

The event is set to break records with 1,100 exhibitors representing the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain, 35% more exhibition space with two more halls, 50% more foreign exhibitors, and over 1,500 accredited international buyers.
April 14 , 2023

Florida citrus growers "see hope on the horizon"

Florida Citrus Mutual, the state’s largest trade association for the sector, has continued to push Congress for financial aid. 
April 14 , 2023

Michigan Apple Committee announces 2023 Research Funding

MAC looks for projects that improve profitability and production, develop new markets and products and identify consumer trends and facts.
April 14 , 2023

Veri-fy: new product inspection platform presented by Share-ify

Share-ify’s tenth version features the new Ver-ify platform to assist with quality control, sales,  and purchasing teams with easier methods to evaluate the quality of products being received from suppliers. 
April 14 , 2023