Chile to export less but higher quality kiwifruit this season

Carlos Cruzat, President of the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com about his expectations. He expects between 10-15% less volume compared to last year, but higher quality fruit. 

March 13 , 2023

Mexican ag exports reach 30-year high

With a strong presence in the U.S. market, Mexican avocados lead exports at $3.5 billion in revenue.

March 10 , 2023

Naturipe Farms' new strawberry variety makes its debut

Mighty Reds will be on full display in a new single-layer 20-ounce clamshell. Sustainable packaging, with wash away labels, was created to hold up to 15 berries. 

March 10 , 2023

The U.S. is among the main buyers of Ancash mangos from Peru

According to Adex figures, processed by the Service for Integral Rural Development (SEDIR), the Ancash region exported 30,853 tons of mango for a value of USD $49,918,000. 

March 10 , 2023

Oppy report shares sustainability achievements and roadmap for the future

Oppy identified five specific areas to focus on throughout its supply chain, which includes: greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, food waste, water use, packaging materials, and impact on people and communities.

March 09 , 2023

Peruvian citrus exports to rise by 4% in 2023

The export period will run until August, led by a sharp drop in the first flower, which means the season will be marked by the volumes of the second and third flowers. 

March 09 , 2023

North American Blueberry Council summarizes new EU plastic packaging rules

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) is aimed at progressively reducing many forms of plastic packaging sold in the EU, including many plastics used in the agri-food sector.   

March 09 , 2023

Africa: Berbera Economic Zone opens up along one of the world’s busiest maritime routes

The region that it intends to serve, known as the Horn of Africa, has a population of more than 140 million people. 

March 08 , 2023

Women in Produce: Janice Honigberg, President and Founder of Sun Belle Inc.

Janice’s original vision “to provide the finest quality produce, reliably and at fair prices, as directly as possible from grower to customer” still guides Sun Belle today.

March 08 , 2023

Mexican strawberries well positioned in the U.S. market

The main producing regions in the country are Michoacán, Guanajuato, Baja California, Mexico and Baja California Sur with approximately 98% of all production volume. 

March 07 , 2023