Turkey's citrus production and exports on the rise

July 29 , 2024

Sales of organic produce show continued growth in Q2

Eight of the top 20 organic commodities experienced growth in both dollars and volume year-over-year.

July 26 , 2024

Peruvian frozen avocado: A developing market

How does the Peruvian frozen avocado business fit into this future strategy? Can frozen avocado exports help the traditional category retain its success and keep growing? ProHass President, Arturo Medina addresses these questions in an exclusive interview for FreshFruitPortal.com.

July 25 , 2024

APHIS removes and reduces Oriental Fruit Fly quarantines in California

Release from quarantine occurred after three generations elapsed with no additional detections in these areas.

July 24 , 2024

US East and Golf Coast strike threat "growing more likely"

The strike would affect some of the country's largest ports, such as New York and New Jersey, Virginia, and Savannah, Georgia, at the busiest shipping time of the year.

July 24 , 2024

California fig season starts earlier than usual

The industry expects nearly 10 million pounds of figs harvested this year, but won't know the final numbers until November. 

July 24 , 2024

Puerto Rico: Fighting anthracnose disease on mango trees

According to the USDA, the disease has been associated with yield losses of up to 60% in different countries.

July 23 , 2024

Drones used in Mexico to improve mango crop productivity

July 22 , 2024

Chile regains position as the main exporter of table grapes from the southern hemisphere

The Chilean table grape industry exported 64 million boxes, equivalent to 528,795 tons during the 2023-24 fiscal year.

July 22 , 2024

U.S. peach volumes recovering amid mixed weather conditions

Last year, peach and nectarine production in the United States fell to its lowest level since the early 80s, with colder temperatures delaying bloom and later freezes damaging the fruit. 

July 19 , 2024