Zespri signs agreement to build new kiwifruit cold storage plant in China

Zespri signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will expand kiwifruit import facilities at Damaiyu Port in Taizhou, China, located about 450 km south of Shanghai.

November 08 , 2024

Damages to Valencia agriculture exceed €1B after floods

Damages are of catastrophic dimensions in productions, plantations, agricultural infrastructures, machinery and agricultural vehicles, livestock farms, and nurseries, as well as in landslides that have even caused the disappearance of entire fields.

November 08 , 2024

Chile advances in agreements to export more fruit to Vietnam

Authorities from both countries met to advance negotiations for access to fresh Chilean kiwifruit, the implementation of cold treatment for air shipments of cherries, the opening of the market for fresh blueberries, and electronic certification.

November 08 , 2024

Port of Rotterdam appoints new COO

The Port Authority shareholders, the municipality of Rotterdam, and the Dutch national government appointed Berte Simons for four years, on the recommendation of the Supervisory Board.

November 08 , 2024

Egyptian table grape exports to grow by 6%

The uptick in production and exports is mainly attributed to an increase in harvested areas, new table grape varieties, and improved cultivation practices.

November 08 , 2024

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