First international marketing campaign underway for new kiwi, Dulcis

November 04 , 2024

Steven Martina leaves Zespri after one year

Until a permanent replacement is found, Nikki Johnson will act as acting managing director for Europe.

November 04 , 2024

Organic Transition Initiative, the USDA's investment in organic agriculture

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Jennifer Lester Moffitt, spoke to FreshFruitPortal.com about the department's efforts to increase organic production in the United States.

November 04 , 2024

Peru: Impact of Piura drought on fruit sector "quite significant"

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke with Armando Rivera, the general manager of the Association of Agroindustrial Producers of Piura (APAG PIURA), about the droughts and state of the fruit industry in Peru's state.

November 04 , 2024

Avocados From Mexico says autumn is best time to eat the fruit

The organization says that the Aventajada (advantaged) blooming cycle offers the opportunity to enjoy the longer-bodied, pear-shaped avocados so familiar on autumn stalls.

November 04 , 2024

Fresh Del Monte posts strong Q3, buoyed by strong demand for avocados and pineapples

Growth was mostly attributed to an increase in net sales and the Company's fresh and value-added product segment due to higher sales volume.

November 04 , 2024

Mission Produce appoints Brooke Becker to SVP of sales

In her new position, Becker will lead Mission Produce’s North America Sales team in meeting demand for avocados and mangos while generating profitable results for the Company and its customers.  

November 01 , 2024

California walnut crop mid-harvest update shows 'positive developments'

Reports indicate that the walnut crop held up well to the summer temperatures, which were less severe than temperatures seen in 2022.

November 01 , 2024

Farm Aid offers disaster fund to family farmers affected by hurricanes

The organization's hurricane relief efforts will focus on family farmers and ranchers who have lost their barns, livestock, crops, fields, pastures, and other essential farm infrastructure due to hurricanes Helene or Milton

November 01 , 2024

Biden-Harris administration invests nearly $3 billion in clean ports

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of 55 ports, spread across 27 states and territories, to receive nearly $3 billion through EPA’s Clean Ports Program.

November 01 , 2024