Two-thirds of Walmart stores to be automated by 2026

The company also said that about 55% of the packages at its processing centers will be routed through automated facilities by the end of fiscal 2026, improving unit cost averages by about 20%.

April 06 , 2023

Easter's painted potatoes?

FreshFruitPortal research finds USDA statistics that U.S. egg prices plummeted from a high of $5.20 per dozen on Jan. 1, 2023, to $2.30 in late February. Going into Easter, prices had bounced back toward $3.50 per dozen.

April 05 , 2023

U.S. mango imports to rise slightly through mid-May

As for the 2023 Mexican season, which goes up to week 24, shippings are expected to be about 2.5% lower year-on-year.

April 04 , 2023

U.S. food prices may decrease in 2023

In 2021-22, retail prices experienced a record spike of 11%, the highest in over 40 years according to a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).

April 03 , 2023

Jalisco grape production is underway

Moving into the 2023 Sonora season, Nogales-based company Divine Flavor is expected to improve upon last season's numbers.

March 31 , 2023

How good are avocados for your health?

Perhaps best known as the star ingredient in guacamole, they are versatile and a great addition to a multitude of dishes, or simply eaten on their own with a spoon.

March 29 , 2023

How to pick a mango, according to the National Mango Board

The National Mango Board has given FreshFruitPortal.com some tips to spot the perfect mango.

March 27 , 2023

New Chilean plum variety seeks to charm U.S. consumers

The new cultivar stands out for its crunchy, juicy features with a very high level of sweetness. Sources say that around 17 tons of the fruit have been shipped to the U.S. as of week 10.

March 23 , 2023

As mango demand grows in the U.S., growers increase volumes

According to data from the National Mango Board, from its foundation in 2005 to the latest data in 2022, the volume of the fruit has gone from 62 million 4kg boxes to approximately 139 million boxes, which is an increase of more than 100%.

March 22 , 2023

Rwandan avocado exports to grow exponentially by 2026

Although Rwanda is an emerging country in the international agricultural market, avocado volumes are projected to upwards 16,000 tons per year.