Growing opportunities for organic apples in Europe

Growing international demand is essential for the expansion of the organic apple market. In 2023, exports of Italian organic apples increased by 10%, with particularly strong performance in Germany and France. 

October 08 , 2024

Some Georgia pecan growers have lost 100% of trees - UG professor

Lenny Wells, Professor of Horticulture and Extension Horticulture Specialist for pecans at the University of Georgia, spoke FreshFruitPortal.com about the state's pecan industry, the losses after Hurricane Helene, and the importance of tree hedge pruning. 

October 08 , 2024

Chile kicks off the 2024-25 cherry season celebrating the flowering stage

The Chinese ambassador to Chile, Niu Qingbao, highlighted the growth of Chilean industry, with increasing production and exports, which “bring not only great benefits to producers but also great happiness to Chinese consumers.”

October 07 , 2024

Fall Creek names Paul Nselel Commercial Director

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc., a leading blueberry nursery and genetics company serving the global produce industry, announced the appointment of Paul Nselel as leader of its global commercial organization.

October 07 , 2024

Ecuadorian banana exports show a decrease in shipments

October 07 , 2024

Mango shipments to the US from October to November expected to increase

The 2024 Brazilian season is expected to be about 36% lower YOY. The 2024 Ecuadorian season is expected to be about 109% higher YOY.

October 07 , 2024

Cornell University's AgriTech releases two new raspberry varieties

The seeds were developed in 2016 and plants were first grown and selected for further evaluation in 2017.

October 07 , 2024

New FSMA rule to address traceability for the first time since enactment

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke to Food Safety Key CEO Juan Pablo Avendaño, who analyzed the act’s new 204 rule, its application, and possible challenges for the supply chain actors involved.

October 07 , 2024

The Top Seven

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

October 05 , 2024

APHIS publishes pest risk assessment for citrus imports from Botswana

The entity is inviting stakeholders, industry partners, and the public to share their concerns and provide information related to the proposed importation of lemon, grapefruit, mandarin, and sweet orange.

October 04 , 2024