Mango shipments to the US from October to November expected to increase

The 2024 Brazilian season is expected to be about 36% lower YOY. The 2024 Ecuadorian season is expected to be about 109% higher YOY.

October 07 , 2024

Cornell University's AgriTech releases two new raspberry varieties

The seeds were developed in 2016 and plants were first grown and selected for further evaluation in 2017.

October 07 , 2024

Zespri leads kiwi sales with its SunGold variety driving growth

October 07 , 2024

New FSMA rule to address traceability for the first time since enactment

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke to Food Safety Key CEO Juan Pablo Avendaño, who analyzed the act’s new 204 rule, its application, and possible challenges for the supply chain actors involved.

October 07 , 2024

The Top Seven

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

October 05 , 2024

Camposol will focus its presence at Fruit Attraction on blueberries and grapes

With a 16% market share in the 2023/24 season, Camposol has consolidated its position as top exporter of Peruvian fresh blueberries.

October 04 , 2024

APHIS publishes pest risk assessment for citrus imports from Botswana

The entity is inviting stakeholders, industry partners, and the public to share their concerns and provide information related to the proposed importation of lemon, grapefruit, mandarin, and sweet orange.

October 04 , 2024

Deal reached to end East Coast port strike

The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX) on Thursday evening announced the deal on wages and agreed to extend their contract until January 15. The contract had expired on Sept. 30.

October 04 , 2024

Experts suggest Peru could achieve a record in blueberries this season

If the plants manage to overcome the onslaught of reduced rainfall in the north, the country could produce 20-30% more than in 2022, reaching a new production record in 2024, Beta's assistant agricultural manager told Freshfruitportal.com.

October 04 , 2024

Chilean grape industry reacts to U.S. growers challenging Systems Approach approval

California growers have sustained that the authorization unlawfully abandons traditional, time-tested safeguards and exposes U.S. grape producers to significant risks and costs, including those related to invasive pests.

October 04 , 2024