Argentina closes record cherry season amid shrinking acreage

Argentine Association of Integrated Cherry Producers Manager Aníbal Caminiti told FreshFruitPortal.com that the sector shipped 7,192 tons this season. This represents a 51% uptick compared to 2021-22 results.

March 18 , 2024

China shifts crop priorities away from fruits and towards grains

The plan is connected to efforts to ensure national food security under new legislation, which hopes to achieve "absolute security" in staple grains for food use and basic self-sufficiency in all other grains. 

March 18 , 2024

Guatemala: Agritrade in full swing amid expectations of export surge

Agritrade, the biggest agricultural industry event in Guatemala, opened this week in Antigua, amid expectations of strong export growth for the country.

March 15 , 2024

Florida oranges persevere as sector celebrates new funding

The Florida Legislature recently approved a budget that includes US$47 million in funding to support the state's citrus industry.

March 15 , 2024

Chilean stone fruit, berries post strong export numbers for February

China is the main market for Chilean fresh fruit, grabbing US$1.952 billion in exports and experiencing 30.6% growth compared to the same period in 2023. 

March 15 , 2024

USDA Scientist Tara McHugh reflects on food waste and adding value for fruit growers

For Tara McHugh, the enjoyment of food science comes from bringing innovation to scientific challenges, collaborating with others, and seeing the impact and benefits these projects have for the general public. 

March 15 , 2024

Chilean table grape volumes revised down

Despite the head start in Coquimbo, harvests in the Valparaíso, Metropolitan and O’Higgins regions were much later due, in part, to a colder spring.

March 14 , 2024

Agronometrics Shorts: Despite steep drop in 2023, Peruvian blueberry export outlook remains strong - USDA

Despite the underwhelming performance in 2023, Peru remains conducive to rapid testing of new blueberry varieties, with an average testing period of eight months.

March 14 , 2024

Banana exporters charged in Colombia with financing paramilitary group

Colombia’s Attorney General issued indictments on Tuesday against 14 producers and representatives of banana exporters for the crime of financing a paramilitary group.

March 14 , 2024

Colombian mangos stay strong in U.S. market

After a successful debut in 2023, the smooth-textured and sweet-tasting variety is slowly becoming a consumer favorite.

March 14 , 2024