Global apple market to grow $14.71 billion in four years

According to global market research company Technavio, the global apple market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.25% from 2024-28.

December 11 , 2024

Naturipe amplifies strawberry program

Driven by new investments in expanded acreage, cutting-edge growing techniques, and proprietary flavorful varieties, the company expects to quadruple its supply of premium greenhouse strawberries during the 2024-25 season

December 11 , 2024

The first "Cherry Express" with Chilean cherries has arrived in Hong Kong

The vessel set sail 21 days ago from the Port of Valparaíso in Chile on a direct route to China with a cargo of 900,000 boxes of Chilean cherries, equivalent to 4,500 tons of fruit. The first container was opened at the Guangzhou market.

December 11 , 2024

Growers "overwhelmingly" support Zespri's northern hemisphere expansion

Growers approved the allocation of up to 420 additional hectares of Zespri™ SunGold™ Kiwifruit per year over six years across Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece.

December 10 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: GTD Exclusive: How long will Peru’s blueberry supply peak last?

The Peruvian blueberry season has entered uncharted territory; export volumes are reaching heights we’ve never seen before. The question on everyone’s mind is: How long will this peak last, and can the global supply chain handle this surge?

December 10 , 2024

Millbank FX: Are you getting the support you need from your bank?

For food and produce businesses selling internationally, proactive support from banking partners is crucial in managing the complexities of currency exchange and international payments.

December 10 , 2024

RIOblanco anticipates a promising season for Chilean table grapes

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the commercial manager of Exportadora RIOblanco, Nicolas Damm, who said that currently in the U.S. market, there is room for Peruvian and Chilean fruit.

December 10 , 2024

Bananas: $250 million in cocaine headed to Europe seized in Dominican Republic

Authorities said the drug was hidden in 320 bags, with an estimated value of $250 million, and the shipment had arrived from Guatemala.

December 10 , 2024

The importance of avocado in ensuring food security indexes

Colombia is the fourth country in Latin America with the most land available for agricultural production and the third with the greatest water resources and climatic biodiversity.

December 10 , 2024

U.S. avocado imports up

Mexico supplied 97% of the U.S. market, while Colombia contributed 2% and Chile and the Dominican Republic less than 1%.

December 10 , 2024