How can cranberry production adapt to extreme weather?

Despite Massachusetts growers showing less concern about global warming than the average U.S. citizens, the state’s cranberry farmers are implementing new, sustainable practices to secure yields.

June 28 , 2024

Ecuador sees banana production dip, lower sales to EU on higher minimum price

During the first five months of 2024, Ecuador exported a total of 160.45 million boxes of bananas. The United States takes about 12% of overall shipments.

June 28 , 2024

Fresh-cut mango strategies: 'The key focus should be at the orchard'

June 28 , 2024

Port Everglades now ranks in top 20% of global ports

Regionally, including the United States and Canada, Port Everglades claims the No. 3 spot, up two spots from the 2022 report, and remains No. 1 in Florida.

June 28 , 2024

New Italian apple variety ripens earlier than Gala

Lilibet promises to be an “easy to grow” variety, as its breeders seek to address production challenges such as climate change and distribution.

June 27 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Record US apple harvest and booming exports set stage for a dynamic 2024 season

Washington's yields have soared, with production volumes rebounding by 25% compared to the previous year.

June 27 , 2024

Study identifies pathogens causing fruit drop

A recent study conducted in Italy could help shed some light on the causes of fruit drop, an issue that can cause major economic losses to growers and exporters.

June 27 , 2024

Tight California avocado supply as growers rush to pick more fruit

Terry Splane, from the California Avocado Commission (CAC), told FreshFruitPortal.com that even though the temporary halt on avocado inspections in Michoacán didn’t have an immediate impact, other supply factors are at play for the U.S. avocado market.

June 27 , 2024

California Avocado Commission asks USDA to inspect all Mexican Hass avocados

The direct inspection of all harvesting and packing of hass avocados exported to the United States aims to maintain the integrity of the critical avocado inspection program in Mexico. 

June 26 , 2024

Spain responds to South African call for panel review of EU measures on citrus imports

South Africa said it needed to ensure that its rights are safeguarded through WTO dispute settlement procedures but that it is open to continued talks with the EU to secure a mutually agreed solution.

June 26 , 2024