Fresh Del Monte posts strong Q3, buoyed by strong demand for avocados and pineapples

Growth was mostly attributed to an increase in net sales and the Company's fresh and value-added product segment due to higher sales volume.

November 04 , 2024

Mission Produce appoints Brooke Becker to SVP of sales

In her new position, Becker will lead Mission Produce’s North America Sales team in meeting demand for avocados and mangos while generating profitable results for the Company and its customers.  

November 01 , 2024

California walnut crop mid-harvest update shows 'positive developments'

Reports indicate that the walnut crop held up well to the summer temperatures, which were less severe than temperatures seen in 2022.

November 01 , 2024

Farm Aid offers disaster fund to family farmers affected by hurricanes

The organization's hurricane relief efforts will focus on family farmers and ranchers who have lost their barns, livestock, crops, fields, pastures, and other essential farm infrastructure due to hurricanes Helene or Milton

November 01 , 2024

Biden-Harris administration invests nearly $3 billion in clean ports

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of 55 ports, spread across 27 states and territories, to receive nearly $3 billion through EPA’s Clean Ports Program.

November 01 , 2024

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