Mango volume shipped to the U.S. is expected to be 123% higher YOY

The total mango volume shipped during the last week of November was approximately 2,424,189 boxes, with two main mango varieties being shipped to the United States being, Kent (59%) and Tommy Atkins (24%). 

December 03 , 2024

Rising middle class in India presents "major opportunities in the future for fruit exporters"

Jerry Clode, the CEO & founder of The Solution who has dedicated his career to studying and analyzing Chinese and Indian consumers explains how new products can penetrate Indian households.

December 03 , 2024

Colombia Avocado Board elects new directors

Since receiving approval to enter the U.S. market in 2017, Colombian avocados have seen significant growth in imports.

December 02 , 2024

Mountain Blue Orchards wins historic lawsuit in China over illegal propagation of blueberries

Through its LinkedIn account, MBO noted that the ruling “marks the first successful case in China for the protection of blueberry plant breeders' rights.”

December 02 , 2024

Chilean stone fruit exports will set new record in 2024-2025

According to reports, in the 2023-2024 season, China took around 55% of Chilean nectarines and 63% of Chilean plum shipments, while North America (United States and Canada) received around 50% of peaches.

December 02 , 2024

Road blockades in Peru affecting table grape exports

Freshfruitportal.com spoke to Gabriel Amaro, president of the Association of Agricultural Producers of Peru (AGAP), who said that the situation is affecting shipments of some export products as well as the local market.

December 02 , 2024

Agricultural DANA losses in Valencia revised up

The increase is due to greater knowledge of the damage to infrastructure, especially irrigation systems, a higher-than-expected decline in crop yields, and the inclusion of more affected hectares and municipalities

December 02 , 2024

New ILA strike could come in January

John Drake, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's VP of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Supply Chain Policy, warns about the devastating economic impacts a second strike could pose for the global supply chain.

December 02 , 2024

As Kenyan avocado production grows, how can it increase its share of global exports?

Between 2018 and 2022, the country's avocado production grew from 317,000 tons to more than 632,000 tons, with Hass avocados representing 70% of the total share. 

December 02 , 2024

Brazil has a new sweeter and more lucrative blackberry

'BRS Terena,' a blackberry that combines high productivity, greater sweetness, lower acidity, and improved post-harvest shelf life.

November 29 , 2024