Chiquita collaborating with licensing agency

JLG will serve as Chiquita's official licensing agency, working to expand the brand’s reach and create brand extension opportunities. 

November 16 , 2023

American importers pushing for US Systems Approach approval

After 20 years of work the Systems Approach has been authorized by the technical organizations of both the U.S. and Chile, it now awaits publication in the Federal Register by the USDA.

November 15 , 2023

Crippling cyber-attack halts Australian ports activity

Port operator DP World disrupted internet connectivity at the ports of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle to prevent "any ongoing unauthorized access" to its network, according to a spokesman. 

November 15 , 2023

GrubMarket using AI to maximize U.S. farmer profits

The product is designed to empower American farmers and growers with valuable data-driven insights for maximizing profits and optimizing crop selection.

November 15 , 2023

Mexican berries project 12% growth in 2024-25

Mexico’s National Berry Exporters Association (Aneberries) is having a busy year, with the entity working on new market openings in Asia, and expanding its scope through promotion.

November 15 , 2023

Mango and dragon fruit available year-round

dVida Company announced year-round availability for their mango and dragon fruit programs for the U.S. market.

November 15 , 2023

U.S. fresh apple storage up 32.4%

Washington by far had the greatest state fresh apple holdings, with 152.3 million as of Nov. 1, 2023. New York is second with 14.9 million bushels, and Michigan is a close third, with 12.3 million.

November 14 , 2023

Cantaloupe from Trufresh recalled for Salmonella risk

Blue Book Services reports that the cantaloupes were distributed in Arizona, California, Maryland, New Jersey, Tennessee, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, Florida, and Canada. 

November 14 , 2023

Consumption of Oscar Gold kiwifruit increasing in Europe

Golden kiwifruit varieties have progressively become a consumer favorite around the world.

November 14 , 2023

Peruvian table grape exports down 9%

Provid’s General Manager Alejandro Cabrera tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the decrease is mostly due to weather phenomena.

November 14 , 2023