Washington apple exports to drop this season

Extreme heat in June 2021 reduced the 2022 orchard productivity, which had poor pollination weather and a 10–14-day harvest delay. 

December 09 , 2022

Fruits and vegetables can aid in brain health, study says

The cognitive score of people in the study who ate the most flavonols declined 0.4 units per decade more slowly than those who ate the fewest amounts.

December 09 , 2022

Fruit Logistica 2023: One industry, one place, all in one

December 09 , 2022

Research identifies water stress response genes in plants

According to the study, some positive effects regarding fruit quality can be associated with mild water stress.

December 08 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Rising nectarine yields continue to outpace peach production in Chile

Rising nectarine output continues to outpace peach production as growers expand nectarine acreage in response to higher nectarine returns. 

December 08 , 2022

GT USA Wilmington receives season’s first two Moroccan citrus vessels

During this winter fruit season, which will run through May 2023, the port anticipates receiving approximately 12 shiploads of fruit from Morocco’s Atlantic port of Agadir. 

December 08 , 2022

Fresh Del Monte to launch Del Monte Zero pineapple

The product is its first carbon neutral certified pineapple, which factors in the entire supply chain from farm to table in its North American and select European markets.

December 07 , 2022

Francisco Campama to step down from Frupco after 38 years

After 38 years of growing the company into one of the largest fresh fruit 3PL companies in the U.S., Francisco Campama is selling his interest in Frupco Expediting to his business partner.

December 07 , 2022

French organization seeks to reduce agri-plastic with collaborative approach

The private initiative is supported by the Chambers of Agriculture and farmers unions to collect, sort and recycle single-use plastic.

December 06 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Chilean table grape exports now forecast 10% lower than last season

The charts show how Chile's weekly grape volumes in the U.S. market have evolving in previous seasons.

December 06 , 2022