Port of Oakland to cut airport carbon emissions

The port is proposing a non-binding target of a 50% reduction of GHG emissions by 2030 and the goal is to reach zero emissions operations at Oakland International Airport by 2040.

August 23 , 2023

Sun World expands team upon portfolio expansion

The company announced the appointment of two global licensing directors to lead the company’s commercial activities and staff. The firm also appointed three new regional managers.

August 23 , 2023

Westfalia India opens first avocado ripening facility

This year also marks the first commercial harvest year for Hass avocados grown in India. 

August 23 , 2023

Texas storm is welcomed

“The incoming tropical system’s current track and forecasted rain amounts are fantastic news for South Texas vegetable growers,” Bret Erickson, executive vice president of business affairs for Little Bear Produce tells FreshFruitPortal.com

August 22 , 2023

Splendid announces Keitt Kong mango label

Splendid President Daniel Ibarra shares that the launch aligns with “the most exciting moment of the Mexican mango season.” 

August 22 , 2023

Minnesota’s early “fan favorite” apple kicks off third season

This first-to-market variety, First Kiss, which hits store shelves August 28, will be on the market until Christmas time. 

August 22 , 2023

EPA Approved Berrisys - Blueberry postharvest protection technology makes its way to the U.S. market

Berrisys is a laminated plastic, dual-release, sulfur dioxide-generating sheet manufactured by Tessara that uses the same technology as world-leading Uvasys, which is used to keep grapes fresher for longer.

August 22 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. imports of Mexican mangoes projected to increase by 3%

Mexican supplies dominate the U.S. market from February through September, with Brazil's imports starting in August.

August 22 , 2023

Southwest braces for “unprecedented” Hurricane Hilary

On Sunday afternoon, Hurricane Hilary made its way into California, passing through San Diego and Los Angeles, losing its intensity and changing its status to a post-tropical cyclone, but high amounts of rainfall are still expected. 

August 21 , 2023

Four Mexican avocado states declared free of regulated pests

Pest-free zones are crucial to reduce production costs destined for managing regulated pests, improving avocado prices and expanding destination markets.

August 21 , 2023