The Top Seven

These are FreshFruitPortal.com's top seven stories of the week.

October 19 , 2024

How Chileans are exporting cherries to China with cold treatment

In April, a Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis Capitata) was detected in fruit orchards in the town of La Huayca, in the commune of Pozo Almonte, in the Tarapacá Region.

October 18 , 2024

Maersk launches Korosho Express ocean service to support Tanzania’s cashew trade

The Korosho Express will provide bi-weekly sailings from the port of Mtwara, Tanzania, to key markets in China, Vietnam, and India.

October 18 , 2024

USDA's Disaster Declaration to help Michigan’s sweet cherry farmers in eleven counties

The counties designated by USDA as natural disaster or contiguous disaster areas means qualified farm operators are eligible for low-interest emergency loans from USDA’s Farm Services Agency (USDA-FSA) provided eligibility requirements are met.

October 18 , 2024

Certified organic apple products available year-round from a unique supply chain

October 18 , 2024

Climate Right backs Michoacán state certification against avocado deforestation

The state's program promotes good cultivation, production, and export practices, as well as avocado marketing.

October 18 , 2024

French apple season kicks off in Ecuador

In 2022, Ecuador imported approximately $51.4 million in apples, a value that grew by 13% in 2023.

October 18 , 2024

"We fight for fresh, because it is worth fighting for” - IFPA CEO

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) CEO Cathy Burns kicked off the 2024 Global Produce & Floral Show with her State of the Industry keynote.

October 17 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Current state of the US strawberry market

Weather events in the southeastern U.S., particularly Hurricanes Helene and Milton, have also influenced market dynamics.

October 17 , 2024

Pewman Innovation: Biotechnological Solutions for Climate-Resilient Agriculture

Climate change is drastically transforming agriculture with extreme weather events becoming more frequent, reducing crop productivity and causing significant economic losses. Pewman Innovation works with biotechnology, enabling farmers to adapt and protect their harvests.

October 17 , 2024