Most melons in the United States come from Guatemala

July 01 , 2024

How can cranberry production adapt to extreme weather?

Despite Massachusetts growers showing less concern about global warming than the average U.S. citizens, the state’s cranberry farmers are implementing new, sustainable practices to secure yields.

June 28 , 2024

New Italian apple variety ripens earlier than Gala

Lilibet promises to be an “easy to grow” variety, as its breeders seek to address production challenges such as climate change and distribution.

June 27 , 2024

Sonoran table grape estimate revised down

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke with Sergio Rene Lugo, director of Mexico Table Grapes, of the Association of Table Grape Producers of Sonora-Mexico, to clarify the campaign’s projections.

June 26 , 2024

Port of Chancay: Progress of Peru's mega port

"We are already receiving equipment and placing the lighting towers. We are planning to inaugurate the project on November 18," said the public affairs manager of the Port of Chancay, Mario de Las Casas Vizquerra.

June 25 , 2024

Sun World sets the pace for industry innovation

Ever since they disrupted the produce business in the 1980s by introducing new proprietary fruits and vegetables to an industry accustomed to commodities, Sun World has been at the forefront of what’s next in the industry.

June 25 , 2024

First shipment of South African citrus arrives in Philadelphia

Summer Citrus informed that for the remainder of the season, they will have weekly arrivals into the port of Philadelphia on either their dedicated conventional vessels or the bigger MSC container loads, as well as some Maersk container vessels.

June 24 , 2024

Sun World International Partners with Giant Eagle for AUTUMNCRISP® Rollout

June 17 , 2024

How water availability in Mexico is affecting the mango industry

In the last six decades, water availability in the country has decreased by 68%, according to data from the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO). 

June 13 , 2024

Strong supply of organic melons for July 4th promotions

Watermelons, one of the season's favorites, in both organic mini watermelons (also called personal watermelons) as well as large-size fruit, typically called bin melons, are readily available.

June 12 , 2024