First Florida orange estimate up 30% on last season

This comes as the Florida citrus sector begins closing the door on what has been a very difficult year, with multiple weather incidents stalling production.

October 16 , 2023

Q&A: Chilean Citrus Committee Manager on markets, growth and production woes

FreshFruitPortal.com recently spoke to Chilean Citrus Committee manager, Montserrat Valenzuela, who analyzed the behavior of exports, markets and upcoming marketing strategies.

October 13 , 2023

AgroFresh announces Pagoda Group partnership in China

The partnership announcement comes on the heels of AgroFresh expansion of its post-harvest portfolio of solutions with its acquisition of Tessara, an intelligent packaging solutions provider.

October 13 , 2023

New look for Kanzi apples 

At the Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, scheduled for Oct. 19-21, CMI will introduce a new look for Kanzi apples. 

October 13 , 2023

The rise of South African blueberries

The South African blueberry industry has been on a steady growth trajectory in recent years, driven by various factors that have contributed to its success. 

October 13 , 2023

Ocean Mist Farms to debut new tradeshow booth at IFPA

October 13 , 2023

East Coast imports delayed by Panama Canal restrictions

Faced with an unprecedented drought this year, the ACP announced a cut to the draft restrictions for ships transiting its larger neopanamax locks by six feet. Transits were also slashed by 20% to just 32 vessels a day. 

October 12 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. peach and nectarine production projected to drop to its lowest level in almost 40 years

This forecast marks a continuation of the declining trend that began in 2011-12, with production dropping below 1.0 million tons in 2013-14 for the first time in decades.

October 12 , 2023

OGS 2023 awards Braga Fresh CEO as Grower of the Year

Rod Braga, president and CEO of Braga Fresh, was selected based on his ongoing commitment and dedication to excellence in organic production, organic industry leadership, and innovation.

October 12 , 2023

Colombia exporting 120,000 tons of Hass avocado in 2023

Colombia has exported 125,000 tons of Hass avocados so far in 2023 and is expected to ship another 20,000 by the end of the year, nearly 30% more than in 2022. 

October 12 , 2023