Agronometrics in Charts: Polish blueberry market navigating frost, varietal shifts and workforce challenges

Discover the state of the Polish blueberry season in an exclusive interview with Sandra Stefaniak-Syguła, co-owner of Berry Trade.

July 04 , 2024

New non-browning bananas in the Philippines

July 03 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: An overview of recent global grape production trends

Despite weather woes, Peru continues to lead as the top exporter of grapes, although its output has contracted. Chile, another major player in the grape industry, is also seeing a downturn in its production.

July 02 , 2024

Sweet C mandarins from South Africa arrive in China with new brand mascot

Feedback from Chinese clients indicates that using the character as part of in-store promotions, and especially as a life-sized mascot, invites great interaction with children and their parents.

July 02 , 2024

Kroger CEO promises to raise wages, cut prices

Meanwhile, the grocery giant is preparing for its day in court to defend its proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons. 

July 01 , 2024

Most melons in the United States come from Guatemala

July 01 , 2024

How can cranberry production adapt to extreme weather?

Despite Massachusetts growers showing less concern about global warming than the average U.S. citizens, the state’s cranberry farmers are implementing new, sustainable practices to secure yields.

June 28 , 2024

New Italian apple variety ripens earlier than Gala

Lilibet promises to be an “easy to grow” variety, as its breeders seek to address production challenges such as climate change and distribution.

June 27 , 2024

Sonoran table grape estimate revised down

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke with Sergio Rene Lugo, director of Mexico Table Grapes, of the Association of Table Grape Producers of Sonora-Mexico, to clarify the campaign’s projections.

June 26 , 2024

Port of Chancay: Progress of Peru's mega port

"We are already receiving equipment and placing the lighting towers. We are planning to inaugurate the project on November 18," said the public affairs manager of the Port of Chancay, Mario de Las Casas Vizquerra.

June 25 , 2024