Spain: Effects of unprecedented floods on Valencia’s agriculture gradually come to light

Citrus, persimmons, vines, vegetables, and agricultural infrastructure such as greenhouses and irrigation systems, suffered great damage in the province of Valencia.

November 05 , 2024

Agronometrics: Peruvian blueberry season drives U.S. prices down as volumes soar

Varieties like Sekoya Pop and Eureka are key in boosting Peru’s production capacity, enhancing both the volume and quality of blueberries reaching international markets.

November 05 , 2024

Small avocado prices drop in the United States and Europe

The United States is dominated by Mexico (98%), with California and Peru off the map and Chile with a 1.2% share. Supplies from both countries declined compared to the previous week, which explains the 9% drop in total volume.

November 05 , 2024

U.S. court rules that Glory is Staccato cherry

To demonstrate that Glory and Staccato® cherry (originally identified as 13S-20-09) are the same, AAFC relied on extensive phenotypic screening and whole genome sequencing and assembly using PacBio sequencing.

November 05 , 2024

South African grapefruit exports lower than initially estimated

The biggest grapefruit producing region (Letsitele) production was 4 million cartons, 20% under the estimate; Hoedspruit at 3.3 m cartons, 12% under the estimate, while Onderberg at 1.6 m was 16% under the estimate.

November 05 , 2024

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