Smart irrigation market to grow 200% by 2031

Governments are actively encouraging its adoption through rebates and subsidies, raising farmer awareness of the technology's benefits, and enabling increased crop yields with reduced water and fertilizer waste.

October 09 , 2024

Peruvian avocado season ends with the incorporation of small producers

Juan Carlos Paredes, president of ProHass, spoke to Freshfruitportal.com about the importance of incorporating small producers for the Peruvian avocado industry.

October 09 , 2024

Nature’s Pride and growers join forces for CO2 reduction and WASH initiatives

In a public-private partnership, concrete initiatives will be implemented together with growers to improve sustainability in avocado and blueberry production.

October 09 , 2024

Mass evacuations in place as US authorities warn of Hurricane Milton's catastrophic threat

Authorities and forecasters are using strong wording to convince residents located in the highest-risk areas to evacuate as soon as possible. 

October 08 , 2024

Sun World expands North American presence with growing licensee community

Sun World's widening network of licensed growers and marketers spans the globe with offices in the United States, Europe, Australia, South America, Israel, and North and South Africa.

October 08 , 2024

Florida prepares for another potentially devastating hurricane

The storm could make landfall in Florida's western Gulf Coast as early as Wednesday, Oct 9. 

October 08 , 2024

Avocado prices in Spain reach new high

The new high price recorded surpassed the $3.97 per 2.2 lbs. observed in week 21. 

October 08 , 2024

Canadian produce industry members to voice concerns ahead of federal elections

The fresh fruit and vegetable industry is an important part of the country;s economy that works to improve the health of Canadians while contributing $15 billion annually to the local GDP. 

October 08 , 2024

Red-fleshed apples benefit cardiovascular health, research shows

Research showed that all apples provided benefits to the volunteers, but the benefits of the red-fleshed apples were superior, especially in preventing chronic cardiovascular diseases in people with high metabolic risk.

October 08 , 2024

Growing opportunities for organic apples in Europe

Growing international demand is essential for the expansion of the organic apple market. In 2023, exports of Italian organic apples increased by 10%, with particularly strong performance in Germany and France. 

October 08 , 2024