Colombia avocados see continued strong growth in U.S.

Avocado production and orchard development in Colombia have rapidly increased in the last two years, there are 488 orchards across eight states, and production is soaring with nearly 25 million pounds of avocados so far this season.

May 12 , 2023

Spain debuts new ag product: the Zucchiolo

The Almeria-based joint research lasted over five years, with head of Marketing and Product Development of Beyond Seeds, Alfredo Sanchez-Gimeno calling the development "a novelty and a world exclusive to surprise everyone".

May 11 , 2023

Global avocado industry: A decade of growth

In just ten years, global avocado production has increased at a rapid pace with a compound annual growth rate of 7% to a total of 8.4m metric tons in 2022.

May 11 , 2023

South Africa marks 25th anniversary of summer citrus shipments to the U.S.

Established in 1999 and re-branded for expanded marketing efforts in 2016, the group provides Navels, Midknights, Easy Peelers, Star Ruby Grapefruit and Cara-Cara oranges.

May 10 , 2023

Morocco overtakes U.S. as third biggest raspberry exporter

This comes after a consistent five-year increase in the northern African country’s shipments of this fruit.

May 09 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian Avocado production expected to grow by 13% in 2023

According to the president of the Association of Producers and Exporters of Hass Avocado of Peru (ProHass), Juan Carlos Paredes Rosales, 94% of Hass avocado producers in the country are small farmers.

May 09 , 2023

How to graft your own lemon tree

There are two types of growth depending on when we do the grafting. Here's how to make yours.

May 08 , 2023

Fresh Del Monte posts big jump in Q1 net profit

“Our first quarter results of 2023 are a testament to our focus on profitability as we continue to commit to efficiency and optimization of resources," says Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Fresh Del Monte’s Chairman and CEO.

May 03 , 2023

Low-chill cherries bring new industry opportunities

To understand the development, FreshFruitPortal.com spoke to Alwyn van Jaarsveld, IFG’s international commercial cherry manager, who works from his native South Africa. 

April 26 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican grape exports to the U.S. projected to increase

Mexico’s Sonora table grape producers association (AALPUM) estimated 21.7 million cartons for the 2023 season, with just over half in green grapes.

April 25 , 2023