Canadian greenhouse announces far-red lighting trial for mini cucumbers

Far-red light, which is part of the light spectrum just beyond visible red light, has been shown to influence plant behaviors such as flowering and growth patterns.

February 06 , 2024

Chilean fruit sector safe from wildfires, officials say

Deadly wildfires blazing through Chile’s central and southern regions have claimed the lives of over 100 people, as an unprecedented heat wave continues to push temperatures up and thwart efforts to combat the fire.

February 06 , 2024

U.S. Brazilian mango imports projected up

The 2023-24 Brazilian season is expected to be about 31% higher year-on-year.

February 05 , 2024

Superfresh Growers volunteered 175 hours in 2023

Throughout 2023, 58 Superfresh Growers employees participated in various volunteer activities, ranging from local food drives to environmental cleanup projects.

February 05 , 2024

Fruit fly quarantine continues in California

Residents are urged to cooperate with agriculture officials and allow them access to your garden to place traps, inspect plants, conduct necessary treatments, or remove potentially infested produce.

February 05 , 2024

Chilean Blueberry Committee projects 8% volume drop in 2023-24

Executive Director Andrés Armstrong tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the committee needed to reevaluate their initial estimate as harvests slowed following peaks in production that lasted weeks

February 05 , 2024

Dole kicks off 125th Banana-versary celebration

As one of the produce leader’s biggest initiatives ever, the celebration will continue through December 2024, offering banana lovers “a continuous series of contests, partnerships, proclamations, recipes, and more".

February 05 , 2024

Garland S. Reiter, Jr. appointed to Chief Commercial Officer, Driscoll’s of the Americas

Garland has a deep understanding of the company's roots, having grown up surrounded by the rich agricultural traditions that have been passed down through generations.

February 02 , 2024

Naturipe celebrates peak of blueberry winter season

This FeBLUEary, as the company names this promotion period, berries will primarily come from Naturipe growers in Chile and will be supplemented by blueberries from Mexico and Peru.

February 02 , 2024

Spain urges the EU to safeguard citrus campaign amid France protests

The Spanish Citrus Management Committee is urging the EU to “open a safe corridor to guarantee the transit of Spanish perishable products to their destinations,” warning the situation is causing “irreparable damage” to the ongoing campaign.

February 02 , 2024