Watermelon prices spike this summer

In the last 30 days, the average price of a watermelon surged to $5.44, a significant leap from the $3.60 seen in the same period last summer.

July 19 , 2023

FreshFruitPortal.com integrates Artificial Intelligence to news feed

This helps readers anticipate what content they will find every day on the site.

July 19 , 2023

Pollen researched with plant heat stress resilience

A new investigation by University of Florida scientists is exploring how pollen develops in corn in hopes to identify genetic resiliency markers.

July 19 , 2023

U.S.: FDA completed review of bioengineered high-antioxidant purple tomatoes

Purple tomato variety is a licensed variety, proprietary to Norfolk Plant Sciences, currently being marketed exclusively in U.S. restaurants in a few areas.

July 19 , 2023

Sun World announces new red seedless grape brand

Sun World launched the all-new Ruby Rush brand red seedless grapes, an ideal replacement for traditional early-season red seedless grapes like Flame Seedless and other red varieties throughout the season.

July 18 , 2023

Robinson Fresh awarded Grand Lion for Good Vendor award

The Grand Lion for Good Vendor Award is a recognition of Robinson Fresh’s commitment to partnering with and participating in Food Lion Feeds’ hunger-relief projects.

July 18 , 2023

OPS trade talk

Over 1,800 participants at the Organic Produce Summit (OPS) surpassed 2022 participation by 300. The July 12-13 event was held at the Monterey Convention Center.

July 18 , 2023

Colombia Avocado Board names new executive director

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) announced industry veteran Manuel Michel as their new executive director starting July 17. 

July 18 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Asparagus prices climb as imports from Peru witness a 40% decline

Peruvian supplies saw a major drop as the country deals with the consequences of Cyclone Yaku in the north.

July 18 , 2023

EU citrus imports on the rise led by oranges

Total citrus imports from Jan-Apr in 2023 increased 21% year-on-year, reaching 566,897 tons. Egypt alone increased its volume by 83% during the same period. 

July 17 , 2023