Cosmic Crisp apple reaches new heights with marketing campaign

The proprietary variety's branded hot-air balloon will fly to Italy and Germany, while a contest on Instagram offered a heavenly stay as a prize.

July 25 , 2024

IBO announces 2024 Global State of the Blueberry Industry report

During the webinar, key topics will be discussed, including field efficiency and productivity, benchmarks on quality, blueberry health research, the application of ESGs to blueberries and global blueberry prices. 

July 25 , 2024

SEKOYA unveils latest blueberry dispenser

The dispenser was initially developed as an answer to the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), getting close to becoming EU law.

July 25 , 2024

Companies join forces to build first vertical strawberry farm outside North America

July 25 , 2024

Peruvian frozen avocado: A developing market

How does the Peruvian frozen avocado business fit into this future strategy? Can frozen avocado exports help the traditional category retain its success and keep growing? ProHass President, Arturo Medina addresses these questions in an exclusive interview for FreshFruitPortal.com.

July 25 , 2024

APHIS removes and reduces Oriental Fruit Fly quarantines in California

Release from quarantine occurred after three generations elapsed with no additional detections in these areas.

July 24 , 2024

US East and Golf Coast strike threat "growing more likely"

The strike would affect some of the country's largest ports, such as New York and New Jersey, Virginia, and Savannah, Georgia, at the busiest shipping time of the year.

July 24 , 2024

South Korea greenlights requirements for Vietnamese grapefruit imports

Nguyen Quang Hieu, deputy director of the Plant Protection Department, said both nations have reached an understanding, with the following negotiations expected to continue throughout July.

July 24 , 2024

Avocado imports rise in Europe, decline in China

Despite a rise in European imports, prices remain unchanged.

July 24 , 2024

California fig season starts earlier than usual

The industry expects nearly 10 million pounds of figs harvested this year, but won't know the final numbers until November. 

July 24 , 2024