FreshEdge expanding midwest scope with Testa Produce acquisition

The acquisition enhances FreshEdge’s density in the Midwest and provides additional space and logistical support to better serve its customer base. 

May 04 , 2023

Italy’s CIV to present variety innovation at Macfrut 2023

The Italian Consortium of Nurseries (CIV) will present its latest apple and strawberry variety innovations at Macfrut fair’s 40th edition.

May 04 , 2023

Addressing avocado industry sustainability must be a joint effort - APEAM

Sustainability has become the main point of discussion for the global avocado industry, according to Armando Lopez Orduna, Director of APEAM.

May 04 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Will the California avocado party continue into 2023?

According to the forecast published by the Hass Avocado Board (HAB), Mexico projects its exports to the U.S. in 2022-23 to increase by 22% year-on-year, and by a smaller measure over the 2020-21 season.

May 04 , 2023

Sun Belle expecting good volumes of proprietary blackberries

Premium varieties Aketzali and Amelali, as well as the new Erandy variety are set to achieve good volumes for the upcoming season.

May 03 , 2023

USDA chief scientist to speak at University of Florida

The conference will be held at the Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida, Chandler Auditorium, and will also be streamed live today, May 3, at 10.30AM.

May 03 , 2023

Blueberries will be the trending topic at Macfrut 2023

The 2023 edition of Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, to be held at the Rimini Expo Centre (Italy) starts today and goes through May 5.

May 03 , 2023

Fresh Del Monte posts big jump in Q1 net profit

“Our first quarter results of 2023 are a testament to our focus on profitability as we continue to commit to efficiency and optimization of resources," says Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Fresh Del Monte’s Chairman and CEO.

May 03 , 2023

California is funding projects to conserve agricultural land and fight climate change

Since the first round of awards in 2015, the SALC Program has awarded $373 million to projects in 36 counties, permanently conserving more than 194,000 acres of agricultural land.

May 03 , 2023

Peruvian avocado exports to U.S. could nearly double by 2028

United States could reach 4 billion pounds per year in the next five years, and of those 4 billion pounds, Peru could easily supply 500 million, as long as the quality and dry matter are excellent, according to the CEO of the Peruvian Avocado Commission (PAC).

May 02 , 2023