New avocado market players, industry sustainability and the rise of Peru

FreshFruitPortal.com rounds up April's top stories so far about the avocado world.

April 21 , 2024

Two-color dragon fruit developed by Chinese researchers

Researchers from the Yangling Vocational and Technical College in Shaanxi, China, announced a new dragon fruit or pitaya variety called “New Two Color”.

April 18 , 2024

South Africa begins first avocado export campaign to China

The increase of food imports from Africa is part of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s plan, also discussed at last year’s BRICS summit, to deepen China-South African relations on issues of mutual interest.

April 16 , 2024

Table grape prices spike in US after difficult season for Peru

The main destination for Peruvian table grapes was the United States, accounting for 46% of the total share, with a little over 29 million boxes received.

April 16 , 2024

New data shows huge potential for California groundwater basins

The project consists of flying over nearly 95 groundwater basins in California to map out what is found up 1000 feet beneath the surface along 25,000 kilometers of flight lines.

April 15 , 2024

What research says about blueberries and health

What happens if you consume blueberries every day? We explore some of the benefits based on a 2021 study published in the National Library of Medicine.

April 12 , 2024

Washington apple farmers consider future in Indian market

Both family farms view the recent trade win of India reopening its market to U.S. apples as beneficial for apple farmers across Washington.

April 12 , 2024

Georgia peach growers hopeful for rebound after disastrous 2023 season

With more than 90% crop loss, the Georgia peach industry lost $60 million after a late freeze hit much of the Southeast in mid-March 2023.

April 11 , 2024

Peruvian avocado supplies build up for 2024

Around 22,000 small producers from Sierra de los Andes saw earlier harvests, boosting volumes by around 60%, Peru’s Producers and Exporters Association said.