Top Stories
Avocado industry’s contribution to Mexican and US economies
A report shows avocados make up a high economic contribution to both Mexico and the United States GDP thanks to consumer demand.
June 04 , 2024
Agronometrics in Charts: The growing Republic of Georgia's blueberry sector
June 04 , 2024
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



