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World exports of tropical fruits dropped 5% in 2022, FAO reports

Regarding prices, the report said that average world export unit values of the four main tropical fruits have been showing a strong overall upward trend.
March 13 , 2023

Mission Produce posts Q1 volume growth of 14%

The company has posted a net loss of $8.8 million in the first financial quarter compared with $13.4 million in the year-ago period. 
March 13 , 2023

PVM brings Magic star apple to the U.S. market

Magic Star is a cross between the apple Elise, and an unnamed scab-resistant cultivar.  It produces a dark red blushed apple with the scab-resistant qualities of its parent as well as little susceptibility to mildew.
March 13 , 2023

Chile to export less but higher quality kiwifruit this season

Carlos Cruzat, President of the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com about his expectations. He expects between 10-15% less volume compared to last year, but higher quality fruit. 
March 13 , 2023

Highlights of the GreenTech Americas Conference

PRESS RELEASE During the GreenTech Americas Conference programme, leading (inter)national experts focus on optimizing crops in a controlled environment. At GreenTech Americas are the latest technologies and innovations of the industry in the region of Americas. From Tuesday, March 21 through Thursday, March 23, 200 companies and 2,400 professionals will be present on the show […]
March 13 , 2023

Naturipe Farms' new strawberry variety makes its debut

Mighty Reds will be on full display in a new single-layer 20-ounce clamshell. Sustainable packaging, with wash away labels, was created to hold up to 15 berries. 
March 10 , 2023

The U.S. is among the main buyers of Ancash mangos from Peru

According to Adex figures, processed by the Service for Integral Rural Development (SEDIR), the Ancash region exported 30,853 tons of mango for a value of USD $49,918,000. 
March 10 , 2023

Peruvian blueberry industry going strong

The good results in revenue have also closely impacted communities in the country. Today, the blueberry crop is creating over 137,752 direct jobs for the 2022-23 season.
March 09 , 2023

Oppy report shares sustainability achievements and roadmap for the future

Oppy identified five specific areas to focus on throughout its supply chain, which includes: greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, food waste, water use, packaging materials, and impact on people and communities.
March 09 , 2023

North American Blueberry Council summarizes new EU plastic packaging rules

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) is aimed at progressively reducing many forms of plastic packaging sold in the EU, including many plastics used in the agri-food sector.   
March 09 , 2023