University of Florida awarded $16M to fight citrus greening

The funding was awarded by ECDRE, a program designed by USDA to help develop and provide solutions to U.S. citrus growers, who have long struggled with the disease.

November 14 , 2022

How does the UK stand at the end of 2022?

John Giles, Divisional Director at Promar International, analyzes the main challenges faced by the UK produce industry during 2022.

November 14 , 2022

Berries Australia announces changes of the guard

Anthony Poiner of SmartBerries has taken over as the Chair of Berries Australia and Andrew Bell from Mountain Blue is the new the ABGA president. 

November 14 , 2022

SanLucar receives the partnership agricultural investment award in Tunisia

The award highlights the investment effort of the SanLucar Group in Tunisia, where the company operates through its 3 agricultural production farms.

November 14 , 2022

Fruitist & Paradise unites partner strengths

Independent berry grower-packer-exporters in Mexico and Peru have entered a joint venture partnership to create a new berry marketing company.

November 14 , 2022

Hortifrut begins supplying berries from Ecuador and Colombia

The company currently has 50 hectares of blueberries newly planted in Ecuador, with the 2022-23 season being its first harvest, with around 600 tons of exports expected.

November 11 , 2022

Colombian avocados make Chilean market debut

Colombian Hass avocado has consolidated its presence in Chile, after a successful first export which consisted of 22 tons of fruit. The Chilean market has maintained its position as the world’s second largest consumer of avocados, only after Mexico, strengthening Colombia’s offer. 

November 11 , 2022

The supply chain crisis will have a long-lasting impact on the industry

A period of severe disruption in the fresh produce industry could drive numerous and far-reaching improvements in the long run.

November 11 , 2022

Envy to propel sales with “The Ultimate Holiday Apple” Campaign

Best-Selling* Premium Apple brand partners with Hallmark Channel’s annual “Countdown to Christmas” in omni-channel marketing effort.

November 11 , 2022

November Florida orange estimate is 28M boxes, down a third from last season

The entire Florida citrus area was inundated with heavy winds and excessive rainfall due to Hurricane Ian. Consequently, the estimate is down 32% from last season’s final production. 

November 11 , 2022