Sun World takes unlicensed grape growers to court in Italy

Sun World gathered evidence of unlicensed grapes by drone surveillance and found unauthorized plantations of Sugrathirtyfive, Sugranineteen, Sugrathirteen and Sugraone.

March 13 , 2024

Spain and Morocco strawberry fight could end in court

Morocco’s Ministry of Agriculture and its food safety agency, ONSSA, have denied reports from Spain regarding the safety of its strawberry exports. 

March 13 , 2024

Land routes see uptick amid Red Sea crisis

Air freight has risen as an alternative for Indian grapes and other products, however, land routes have seen the steepest uptick.

March 13 , 2024

USDA announces 2024 Food for Progress priority countries

The initiative, established in 1985, seeks to improve agricultural productivity and expand trade of agricultural products in developing countries and emerging democracies.

March 13 , 2024

Costa Rica braces for La Niña impact on pineapples

For Costa Rican growers, lower temperatures and excessive rain pose a great danger for pineapples and citrus in general.

March 13 , 2024

Frutas de Chile meets with U.S. Ambassador to address pending Systems Approach approval

The Systems Approach protocol has been approved by the phytosanitary agencies of both countries, and the sector is awaiting its official publication in the Federal Register. 

March 12 , 2024

Agronometrics Shorts: A look at berry price dynamics in the U.S. market

Heightened consumer awareness regarding the health benefits associated with berries, coupled with their year-round availability, has bolstered domestic demand.

March 12 , 2024

UK regulation could impose more controls on EU fresh produce imports

Under Defra’s proposed changes, common exports like tomatoes, peppers, apples, pears, grapes, or strawberries, which totaled 1 million tons in 2022, would be recategorized as medium-risk and subjected to heightened controls and additional red tape.

March 12 , 2024

South Africa's consumer food inflation mirrors global concerns

Unfavorable weather conditions, with persistent dryness and heatwaves throughout the summer, concern consumers about where inflation will go in 2024.

March 12 , 2024

Argentine pear production hit by drought and heat

CAFI President Nicolás Sánchez told FreshFruitPortal.com that Argentina currently has 49,421 acres planted with pears, but that poor weather and above-average drought conditions in January and February stalled production in 2023-24.

March 12 , 2024