Zespri's latest forecast reflects "industry’s largest ever crop"

CEO Dan Mathieson says while there are some challenges this season, Zespri continues to see strong demand.

June 24 , 2024

First shipment of South African citrus arrives in Philadelphia

Summer Citrus informed that for the remainder of the season, they will have weekly arrivals into the port of Philadelphia on either their dedicated conventional vessels or the bigger MSC container loads, as well as some Maersk container vessels.

June 24 , 2024

Chilean Blueberry Committee introduces new president

"It is a great pride and a tremendous challenge to continue as president of the Chilean Blueberry Committee," were Ruy Barbosa's first words upon being elected.

June 24 , 2024

Plaintiffs won’t proceed together in Chiquita’s second trial

The separation isn’t new, as the two attorney groups have been operating separately since 2013.

June 24 , 2024

The Top Seven

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

June 22 , 2024

Mexican president addresses halt in Michoacán avocado and mango exports

In response to the incident, Mexico's President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, stated in a press conference that "we have to resolve the avocado issue".

June 21 , 2024

EU updates import controls for food of non-animal origin

The revised legislation sets the rate of official controls and special conditions for food and feed of non-animal origin imported into Europe.

June 21 , 2024

World forecast production: Apples, grapes, and pears

June 21 , 2024

The importance of investing in technologies for efficient water use in agriculture

At Cherry Tech 2024, one of the most discussed topics was the efficient use of water, both in cherry cultivation and in agriculture in general.

June 21 , 2024

Online toolkit protects ag workers from summer heat

Last year’s scorching summer temperatures convinced SCCAHS leadership that additional promotion about heat-related illness education could save lives.

June 20 , 2024