U.S. court rules that Glory is Staccato cherry

To demonstrate that Glory and Staccato® cherry (originally identified as 13S-20-09) are the same, AAFC relied on extensive phenotypic screening and whole genome sequencing and assembly using PacBio sequencing.

November 05 , 2024

Efficient and sustainable solutions transform almond trees

The main productive alternative is the complete mechanization of the almond production system, which has been in the works for more than 10 years in Spain and 7 years in Chile. 

November 05 , 2024

South African grapefruit exports lower than initially estimated

The biggest grapefruit producing region (Letsitele) production was 4 million cartons, 20% under the estimate; Hoedspruit at 3.3 m cartons, 12% under the estimate, while Onderberg at 1.6 m was 16% under the estimate.

November 05 , 2024

First international marketing campaign underway for new kiwi, Dulcis

November 04 , 2024

Steven Martina leaves Zespri after one year

Until a permanent replacement is found, Nikki Johnson will act as acting managing director for Europe.

November 04 , 2024

Organic Transition Initiative, the USDA's investment in organic agriculture

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Jennifer Lester Moffitt, spoke to FreshFruitPortal.com about the department's efforts to increase organic production in the United States.

November 04 , 2024

Peru: Impact of Piura drought on fruit sector "quite significant"

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke with Armando Rivera, the general manager of the Association of Agroindustrial Producers of Piura (APAG PIURA), about the droughts and state of the fruit industry in Peru's state.

November 04 , 2024

Avocados From Mexico says autumn is best time to eat the fruit

The organization says that the Aventajada (advantaged) blooming cycle offers the opportunity to enjoy the longer-bodied, pear-shaped avocados so familiar on autumn stalls.

November 04 , 2024

Fresh Del Monte posts strong Q3, buoyed by strong demand for avocados and pineapples

Growth was mostly attributed to an increase in net sales and the Company's fresh and value-added product segment due to higher sales volume.

November 04 , 2024

Mission Produce appoints Brooke Becker to SVP of sales

In her new position, Becker will lead Mission Produce’s North America Sales team in meeting demand for avocados and mangos while generating profitable results for the Company and its customers.  

November 01 , 2024