Strawberries may aid in cardiovascular health, study suggests

The research, conducted at the University of California at Davis and funded by the California Strawberry Commission, consolidated the results of 47 clinical trials and 13 observational studies published between 2000 and 2023.

October 21 , 2024

Colombia, an emerging market in Latin America

Fruit consumption is increasing in the country due to the greater appreciation of healthy eating among consumers, which has led to a boost in imports.

October 21 , 2024

Chilean walnut sector looks to US research to improve profitability

Industry expert José Pablo Correa emphasized the need for the industry to introduce new, more productive walnut varieties with better characteristics, as seen in the research developed by UC Davis in California.

October 21 , 2024

The Top Seven

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

October 19 , 2024

How Chileans are exporting cherries to China with cold treatment

In April, a Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis Capitata) was detected in fruit orchards in the town of La Huayca, in the commune of Pozo Almonte, in the Tarapacá Region.

October 18 , 2024

Maersk launches Korosho Express ocean service to support Tanzania’s cashew trade

The Korosho Express will provide bi-weekly sailings from the port of Mtwara, Tanzania, to key markets in China, Vietnam, and India.

October 18 , 2024

USDA's Disaster Declaration to help Michigan’s sweet cherry farmers in eleven counties

The counties designated by USDA as natural disaster or contiguous disaster areas means qualified farm operators are eligible for low-interest emergency loans from USDA’s Farm Services Agency (USDA-FSA) provided eligibility requirements are met.

October 18 , 2024

Climate Right backs Michoacán state certification against avocado deforestation

The state's program promotes good cultivation, production, and export practices, as well as avocado marketing.

October 18 , 2024

French apple season kicks off in Ecuador

In 2022, Ecuador imported approximately $51.4 million in apples, a value that grew by 13% in 2023.

October 18 , 2024

"We fight for fresh, because it is worth fighting for” - IFPA CEO

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) CEO Cathy Burns kicked off the 2024 Global Produce & Floral Show with her State of the Industry keynote.

October 17 , 2024