Chiquita to optimize farming operations

The Farm Sustainability Assessment is an industry-recognized toolset that serves as a global verification framework for sustainable farming and sourcing practices, which enables companies to assess their sustainability practices and audit practices on 11 sustainability measures.

June 28 , 2023

Pacific Trellis Fruit announces new vice president

Pacific Trellis Fruit, the owner of the Dulcinea brand, has promoted Marcial Hernandez Manzano to vice president of supply and operations.

June 28 , 2023

Chile: Intense rains put crops at risk

Minister of Agriculture Esteban Valenzuela decreed an agricultural emergency in Valparaíso and Biobío and a survey is being carried out to quantify damage.

June 28 , 2023

Oppy unveils OriginO website redesign prior to OPS

The new website is clean, modern, and bright with new brand photography and video that highlights a behind-the-scenes look at the produce OriginO grows and the community in which it resides.

June 28 , 2023

Washington apples rebuilding Indian market

Washington Apple Commission President Todd Fryhover tells FreshFruitPortal.com that this “trade policy win” comes after a consistent five-year push for a resolution.

June 28 , 2023

FAO and WFP to help resume ag production in Ukraine

The war has damaged Ukraine’s agriculture and food production, disrupted supply chains and exports, increased production costs, and caused widespread mine contamination. 

June 27 , 2023

Port of Oakland loaded container volume up third month in a row

Although Oakland loaded cargo TEUs (twenty-foot containers) have been climbing for three months, the loaded container volume remains below last year, registering a 19% decline in the first five months compared to the same period in 2022. 

June 27 , 2023

Agronometrics Shorts: Trade flow filter now a part of Agronometrics Data Service

This innovative feature empowers our users with the ability to effortlessly monitor the movements and of fresh produce, thereby facilitating a comprehensive assessment of the volumes of various varieties entering the market.

June 27 , 2023

Warmer weather bringing on Salinas veg

After a rocky start of the year, with rain and cold weather impacting crops, the region is expecting a much more productive July.

June 27 , 2023

NatureSweet granted B Corp Certification

Some of NatureSweet’s efforts include income sustainability for its workers, who are paid almost 40% above the median wage of agricultural workers in Mexico, and approximately 25% above the median wage of its main competitors. 

June 27 , 2023