Chile regains position as the main exporter of table grapes from the southern hemisphere

The Chilean table grape industry exported 64 million boxes, equivalent to 528,795 tons during the 2023-24 fiscal year.

July 22 , 2024

The Top Seven

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

July 20 , 2024

BLOOM FRESH™ celebrates its biggest-ever table grape infringement win in Peru

In addition to the removal of the plants, a heavy economic penalty was imposed on the grower involved.

July 19 , 2024

UF/IFAS researchers pioneer techniques to boost passion fruit production

Passion fruit struggles in Central Florida due to cold winters and in South Florida due to disease.

July 19 , 2024

Iranian fresh produce trader sees potential in Costa Rican bananas

July 19 , 2024

ProducePay partners with MAVRK Capital to make global fresh produce commerce more predictable

MAVRK Capital has agreed to a minimum commitment of $500mm in initial forward flow capital to fund top growers globally. 

July 19 , 2024

San Miguel Global opens lemon processing plant in South Africa

Established in collaboration with local partner African Pioneer Group, the new facility will produce lemon essential oil, juice concentrate, and peel for industrial and animal feed use.

July 19 , 2024

U.S. peach volumes recovering amid mixed weather conditions

Last year, peach and nectarine production in the United States fell to its lowest level since the early 80s, with colder temperatures delaying bloom and later freezes damaging the fruit. 

July 19 , 2024

US Federal Register confirms publication of Systems Approach approval for Chilean table grapes

The new protocol will be officially published on Thursday, July 19 in the official gazette of the executive branch of the U.S. government, after more than 20 years of negotiations between the two countries.

July 18 , 2024

Russia apple imports increase due to low local production

Russia's main apple suppliers are Türkiye, South Africa, Serbia, China, and Uzbekistan.

July 18 , 2024