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Labor costs top tariffs as key concern for tree fruit industry — Northwest Horticultural Council
Northwest Horticultural Council's President, Mark Powers, told Freshfruitportal.com that the issue of tariffs has always been on the board's radar, but right now, is not top of their list.
April 15 , 2025
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture announces new presidential appointments
These individuals have been chosen to execute President Trump’s America First agenda, ensuring the priorities of America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers remain central to USDA's mission.
April 15 , 2025
Philippine avocados gain access to Russian market
Last year alone, the Philippines Avocado exports reached 737 metric tons, valued at $1.588 million, with South Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Japan as key markets.
April 15 , 2025
VOG: 80 years of innovation and specialization in apple production
Hannes Tauber, VOG's marketing director, told Freshfruitportal.com that the company expects to produce 550,000 tons of apples, or around three billion apples, this year.
April 14 , 2025
University of Missouri patents first black walnut
The "Hickman" was selected as the first patented cultivar within the species thanks to its high spur-bearing rate, wich makes it suitable for orchard production, resulting in increased nut yields and earlier returns on investment for growers.
April 14 , 2025
South African apples expand presence in Asia with Thailand reentry
Sachin Khurana, the Thailand representative for South African Apples, told Freshfruitportal.com that Thailand used to be a very strong market for SA and that the opportunity to rebuild it further and hopefully take it to new heights is extremely exciting.
April 14 , 2025
SA Citrus Growers' Association CEO urges government to expedite negotiations with U.S.
Boitshoko Ntshabele, CEO of CGA, said the organization met with the South African government and implored them to act urgently since local citrus growers do not pose a competition to U.S. citrus growers.
April 11 , 2025
Executive Director of BANA: "Putting tariffs on bananas is really a mistake"
Tom Stenzel, Executive Director of BANA, told Freshfruitportal.com there are several reasons why tariffs on bananas don't make sense, starting with the fact that they can not be commercially grown in the U.S.
April 11 , 2025
Florida Foundation Seed Producers to introduce new citrus-greening tolerant crops
The six new varieties were developed by Drs. Frederick Gmitter, Jr. and Jude Grosser at the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred, Florida.
April 11 , 2025
Avocados From Mexico gears up for Cinco de Mayo with new campaign
The "Guac Makes the Fiesta" campaign aims to raise awareness and demand for avocados during Cinco de Mayo through various initiatives.
April 11 , 2025
