Research finds long-term grape consumption linked with improved muscle health

Recently published in the journal Foods, the research found that daily grape consumption alters muscle gene expression in ways that promote lean muscle mass and reduce markers of muscle degeneration.

February 28 , 2025

Save Florida Citrus Grove Foundation, the new non-profit in town

Freshfruitportal.com spoke to the organization's president, Adrian Bryce, about what prompted him and co-founder Corey Bryce to create a foundation to work with an industry under duress.

February 28 , 2025

Dole posts Q4 and full year 2024 financial results

The firm saw a $95.2 million rise in revenue driven by strong performance across segments.

February 28 , 2025

Consuming an orange daily could reduce risk of depression

This can be attributed to the fruit's stimulation of the bacterium Faecalibacterium prausnitzii (F. prausnitzii), which influences the production of neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine, molecules known for their ability to improve your mood.

February 28 , 2025

Spain: Valencian avocado production to rise

While some plots are experiencing production losses, the introduction of new plantations, the availability of water in reservoirs, and minimal pest and disease attacks have raised projections to approximately 23,000 tons, representing more than 25% of national production. 

February 27 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: The impact of natural disasters on the U.S. fresh produce industry in 2024

According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, in 2024, a total of 27 weather disasters wreaked havoc across the nation, causing significant disruptions in domestic food production.

February 27 , 2025

How did Argentine pears perform in 2024?

The president of the consulting firm Top Info Marketing S.A., Betina Ernst, analyzed the performance of Argentine pears last season and made an analysis of producing countries.

February 27 , 2025

Update: Unloading and inspection of Chilean cherries from Maersk Saltoro ship continues

Chilean cherries are still being unloaded from the ship in Nansha, and a decision must still be made wether the fruit will be destroyed or sent back to Chile.

February 27 , 2025

Zespri’s offerings officially reached 100M households

Household penetration in Zespri’s core markets is now at approximately 23%, as measured by shopper panels.

February 27 , 2025

Savannah was the fastest-growing port on the U.S. East Coast in 2024

GPA handled nearly 5.6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) last year, an increase of approximately 618,000 TEUs compared to 2023.

February 27 , 2025