HAB announced new executive committee for 2025 board year

HAB also acknowledged the dedication and service of outgoing board members Mark Vawter, Aaron Acosta, Chris Henry, and Byron Talley.

December 10 , 2024

Chilean plums: Is there higher profitability in fresh or dried plums?

To gain an insight into the dried plums industry, Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the head of the plum program at PacificNut, Pablo Campino.

December 09 , 2024

Vitamin C is essential for a healthy, active lifestyle

The benefits of vitamin C are promoted by Good Move From Europe, an initiative developed in Spain by the Interprofessional Association of Lemon and Grapefruit (AILIMPO).

December 09 , 2024

Avocado consumers in Europe focus on health

WAO found that in all European countries, the first reason consumers give for consuming avocado is health.

December 09 , 2024

ILA Executive VP defends union’s fight against automation

ILA Executive Vice President Dennis A. Daggett argues that the union cannot support technology that jeopardizes jobs, threatens national security, and puts the future of the workforce at risk.

December 09 , 2024

South Africa's citrus trade relationship with India continues to thrive

90% of Indian imported pears come from South Africa, and citrus exports to India have increased by 20,000 tons in four years.

December 09 , 2024

Chilean table grape season gets underway

This year, Chile got the approval to export table grapes to the U.S. market under the Systems Approach, sending more than 8,000 boxes of the fruit from the Atacama region under this new protocol.

December 06 , 2024

Amazon Fresh is the US health and wellness grocery shoppers' favorite retailer

According to the report, the retailers that cater to this customer demographic are enjoying an average annual growth of 7%.

December 06 , 2024

Peruvian blueberry volumes recovering

While recent figures represent an increase in production, numbers are still 19% below the 2022-23 season's 200,000 tons.

December 06 , 2024

Agrovision accelerates presence in cherry market acquiring Chilean grower and exporter

The acquisition adds 500 hectares of cherry orchards featuring premium varieties and also expands Agrovision’s blueberry footprint with 250 hectares planted with premium varietals.

December 05 , 2024