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

Mercosur and the European Union sign trade agreement

During the LXV Summit of Presidents of the Member States of Mercosur and Associated States held in Montevideo, Uruguay, The European Union and Mercosur countries signed a trade agreement after 25 years of negotiations between the two blocks. 

December 10 , 2024

EOSTA launches Organic Raingrown Avocados

EOSTA imports rainfall-grown avocados from countries like Kenya and Tanzania, where conditions are perfect for this growth approach.

December 10 , 2024

HAB announced new executive committee for 2025 board year

HAB also acknowledged the dedication and service of outgoing board members Mark Vawter, Aaron Acosta, Chris Henry, and Byron Talley.

December 10 , 2024

Chilean plums: Is there higher profitability in fresh or dried plums?

To gain an insight into the dried plums industry, Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the head of the plum program at PacificNut, Pablo Campino.

December 09 , 2024

Vitamin C is essential for a healthy, active lifestyle

The benefits of vitamin C are promoted by Good Move From Europe, an initiative developed in Spain by the Interprofessional Association of Lemon and Grapefruit (AILIMPO).

December 09 , 2024

Avocado consumers in Europe focus on health

WAO found that in all European countries, the first reason consumers give for consuming avocado is health.

December 09 , 2024