Chilean avocado supplies top the European and Chinese markets

Colombian supplies took the second place, thanks to an increase in its harvests and shipments.

October 15 , 2024

Mexican table grape season closes with slight drop in exports

The industry faced high temperatures and water shortages in Sonora, which impacted production. 

October 15 , 2024

SeaPort Manatee resumes fuel distribution, serving hurricane-impacted region

As power restoration began at Manatee County’s seaport, limited landside cargo operations resumed, while, per U.S. Coast Guard direction, waterside operations resumed during daylight hours, with shipping channel activity limited to a single direction.

October 14 , 2024

Hurricane Helene’s economic impact on Georgia agriculture is $6.46 billion

This figure represents the sum of direct crop losses, losses to businesses that support agriculture and forestry, losses to workers in those related industries, and estimated recovery and restoration costs that agricultural businesses will face.

October 14 , 2024

Colombian banana industry seeking better prices to support sustainability efforts

The country's Banana Growers Association President, Emerson Aguirre Medina told FreshFruitPortal.com that an increase in prices is key to fund the sector's continued efforts.

October 14 , 2024

Florida Citrus Mutual responds to latest USDA citrus forecast which excludes Hurricane Milton's damages

In a press release, Matt Joyner, executive vice president and CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual, said the forecast for the season is extremely discouraging, especially after Hurricane Milton swept through Florida's citrus belt last week.

October 14 , 2024

Fruit Attraction 2024 announces the winners of the Best Stand Awards

Fruit Attraction 2024, organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, presented the awards for the Best Stands in three categories.

October 14 , 2024

Frosts affect Northwest pear production

Jim Morris, Pear Bureau Northwest Marketing Communications Manager, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about this year's decrease in crop output, which dropped 31% compared to the five-year average.

October 14 , 2024

Latin American industry denounces low banana prices set by European retailer

Industry officials say the price is 47% or 0.90 euros below the original price set by Rewe and Edeka.

October 14 , 2024

The Top Seven

These are FreshFruitPortal.com's top seven stories of the week.

October 12 , 2024