Canary Islands plantain production unable to meet market demands

June 27 , 2024

Study identifies pathogens causing fruit drop

A recent study conducted in Italy could help shed some light on the causes of fruit drop, an issue that can cause major economic losses to growers and exporters.

June 27 , 2024

Tight California avocado supply as growers rush to pick more fruit

Terry Splane, from the California Avocado Commission (CAC), told FreshFruitPortal.com that even though the temporary halt on avocado inspections in Michoacán didn’t have an immediate impact, other supply factors are at play for the U.S. avocado market.

June 27 , 2024

USDA and Cornell University break ground on National Grape Improvement Center in Geneva, New York

June 26 , 2024

California Avocado Commission asks USDA to inspect all Mexican Hass avocados

The direct inspection of all harvesting and packing of hass avocados exported to the United States aims to maintain the integrity of the critical avocado inspection program in Mexico. 

June 26 , 2024

Spain responds to South African call for panel review of EU measures on citrus imports

South Africa said it needed to ensure that its rights are safeguarded through WTO dispute settlement procedures but that it is open to continued talks with the EU to secure a mutually agreed solution.

June 26 , 2024

New Jersey Rutger's new blueberry variety enters its final phase

June 26 , 2024

Low temperatures boost blood orange health benefits

June 26 , 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

Chiquita case: Judge cancels second trial

Days after the plaintiffs told the court that they were unable to proceed together, Judge Kenneth Marra said the case didn't "justify another second trial".

June 26 , 2024