Zespri has high ambitions for its North American business

Darren LaMothe, the general manager for the company’s North American division told FreshFruitPortal.com that they are trying to accelerate demand in the U.S. with a potential of 341 million consumers.

November 01 , 2024

Arm wrestling for the blues prices!

October 31 , 2024

14-year-old named America's Top Young Scientist for inventing an AI handheld pesticide detector

As the grand prize winner, he received a $25,000 cash prize and the prestigious title of "America's Top Young Scientist."

October 31 , 2024

Avocado market: Chile and Colombia put their cards on the table in Europe

The report notes that Mexican supply continues to dominate the U.S. avocado market, but Chile is trying to make its presence felt.

October 31 , 2024

The United States trade war with China could result in major losses for California tree nut producers

Colin A. Carter, Researcher and Professor of Economics at the University of California, spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com about his research on how the U.S./China trade war and revoking Chinas PNTR status could result in catastrophic losses for California tree-nut producers.

October 31 , 2024

U.S. District Court sets hearing for National Council of Agricultural Employers lawsuit

The lawsuit, filed on September 16 in the Eastern District of Kentucky, challenges the Department of Labor's Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States rule.

October 31 , 2024

DANA causes "catastrophic" losses in thousands of hectares of crops and plantations in Valencia, Spain

The Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA) said the agricultural sector is facing "catastrophic losses of incalculable consequences" due to torrential rains, hail, and extreme winds, including tornadoes.

October 30 , 2024

The uncertain state of the global walnut industry

Global walnut production is concentrated in China and California, which dominate about 90% of production total production.

October 30 , 2024

Spain's stone fruit exports surpass the 1 billion dollar mark

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, during the summer fruit sector meeting on September 24, stone fruit production this year is now at 1.8 million tons and accounts for 30% of the country's production. 

October 30 , 2024

Argentine agriculture organizations detect a virus that affects papayas

Although over 45 viruses have been reported in papayas in tropical and subtropical regions, only the Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV) and the virus that causes the disease known as meleira, are considered threats to papaya production.

October 30 , 2024