PVM brings Magic star apple to the U.S. market

Magic Star is a cross between the apple Elise, and an unnamed scab-resistant cultivar.  It produces a dark red blushed apple with the scab-resistant qualities of its parent as well as little susceptibility to mildew.

March 13 , 2023

Chile to export less but higher quality kiwifruit this season

Carlos Cruzat, President of the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com about his expectations. He expects between 10-15% less volume compared to last year, but higher quality fruit. 

March 13 , 2023

Mexican ag exports reach 30-year high

With a strong presence in the U.S. market, Mexican avocados lead exports at $3.5 billion in revenue.

March 10 , 2023

Naturipe Farms' new strawberry variety makes its debut

Mighty Reds will be on full display in a new single-layer 20-ounce clamshell. Sustainable packaging, with wash away labels, was created to hold up to 15 berries. 

March 10 , 2023

The U.S. is among the main buyers of Ancash mangos from Peru

According to Adex figures, processed by the Service for Integral Rural Development (SEDIR), the Ancash region exported 30,853 tons of mango for a value of USD $49,918,000. 

March 10 , 2023

Peruvian blueberry industry going strong

The good results in revenue have also closely impacted communities in the country. Today, the blueberry crop is creating over 137,752 direct jobs for the 2022-23 season.

March 09 , 2023

Oppy report shares sustainability achievements and roadmap for the future

Oppy identified five specific areas to focus on throughout its supply chain, which includes: greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, food waste, water use, packaging materials, and impact on people and communities.

March 09 , 2023

Peruvian citrus exports to rise by 4% in 2023

The export period will run until August, led by a sharp drop in the first flower, which means the season will be marked by the volumes of the second and third flowers. 

March 09 , 2023

North American Blueberry Council summarizes new EU plastic packaging rules

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) is aimed at progressively reducing many forms of plastic packaging sold in the EU, including many plastics used in the agri-food sector.   

March 09 , 2023

Calavo Growers posts Q1 financial results

The company states that performance was negatively affected by the strengthening peso relative to the U.S. dollar, which increased operating costs in Mexico in dollar terms. 

March 09 , 2023