José Antonio Gómez resignes as CEO of Camposol

While the company searches for a permanent successor, Ricardo Naranjo, the current CFO of the company, will assume the role of interim CEO.

June 03 , 2024

Panama Canal increases vessel draft to 45 feet ahead of schedule

As of May 16, the number of daily transits in the Panamax locks increased from 17 to 24, and starting June 1, the number of daily transits in the Neopanamax locks will increase from 7 to 8.

June 03 , 2024

California would suffer if the U.S. renews trade war with China, study shows

The study shows that trade war between China and the United States can cause significant setbacks for California's agriculture sector.

June 03 , 2024

Citrus Growers’ Association of South Africa revises orange exports down

The original projections put exports at 25.6 million 15kg. cartons, with smaller sizes and challenging growing conditions now lowering figures to 22 million cartons.

June 03 , 2024

New apple variety Soluna shows promise

Last year, the apple was sold for the first time through WA Farm Direct, the exclusive Australian exporter licensed in Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, and Dubai. The export program exceeded expectations by 15%.

June 03 , 2024

Costa Rican agroexports in crisis

The Costa Rican banana industry has had to lay off a total of 500 people to date, a situation that could have serious consequences for agroexports.

June 03 , 2024

The Chiquita trials: Multidistrict case involving the banana giant continues on

The firm is accused of funding the right-wing Colombian paramilitary group United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC). 

June 02 , 2024

The Top Seven

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

June 01 , 2024

Guatemala and Nicaragua close their mango season

The Guatemala season ended on May 25th with a total volume of approximately  3.5 million boxes.  

May 31 , 2024

Avocado market value could almost double in the next decade

By the end of 2034, the global avocado market is forecasted to be valued at US$ 34.18 billion, with the North American market expected to reach US$ 8.31 billion.

May 31 , 2024