CEO of PML Seafrigo says they're preparing for the holiday rush

Mike Parr spoke to FreshFruitPortal.com about the current hurdles the logistics industry is facing and how they're preparing for the holiday rush. 

November 08 , 2024

APHIS authorizes the importation of Hass avocado from Guatemala to the US

This change will be effective on publication in the Federal Register on November 8, 2024.

November 07 , 2024

Agronometrics: Interview with Salih Hodzhov, COO of WB Chambers Farms Limited

Hodzhov talks about the company's berry production in the U.K. and gives insights on what he believes is a "bright future for our industry."

November 07 , 2024

Colombian avocados anticipate 'significant volume growth' in Q4

By the end of 2024, exports are projected to reach approximately 95 million pounds for the calendar year, a significant increase from the 30 million pounds reported by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service in 2023.

November 07 , 2024

Oriental fruit fly quarantine imposed in portion of Orange County

Important California crops at risk from the OFF include pome and stone fruits, citrus, dates, avocados, and many vegetables, particularly tomatoes and peppers.

November 07 , 2024

Spanish police seize record amount of cocaine in banana shipment from Ecuador

The amount, discovered on October 14, beats the previous record in Spain when 9.4 tons of cocaine were found in 2023, also in Algeciras, Europe's fourth largest container port.

November 07 , 2024

Western Australia produced a record volume of over 65,000 tons of avocados this season

Australian production is forecast to increase strongly over the next few years, with around 170,000 tons per year expected to be produced by 2026.

November 07 , 2024

President-elect Donald Trump says he's "the most pro-farmer president ever"

A look into Trump's responses to the American Farm Bureau Federation's questionnaire conducted before the elections on issues likely to impact farmers, ranchers, and rural communities in the next four years.

November 07 , 2024

The United States renews market access for apples in Indonesia

Apples grown in the United States support roughly 150,000 jobs and create almost $23 billion in economic activity.

November 06 , 2024

Trump election: IFPA CEO 'ready to work collaboratively with the incoming president on fresh produce initiatives'

Cathy Burns said IFPA is "unwavering in our mission — to build our members’ prosperity by increasing access to and consumption of fresh fruits, vegetables, and floral products."

November 06 , 2024