Strong supply of organic melons for July 4th promotions

Watermelons, one of the season's favorites, in both organic mini watermelons (also called personal watermelons) as well as large-size fruit, typically called bin melons, are readily available.

June 12 , 2024

Agronometrics Interviews: California Giant Berry Farms

Take a look at the state of the US blueberry season in an exclusive interview with California Giant Berry Farms.

June 11 , 2024

Spain flags Egyptian oranges due to high levels of pesticide

June 11 , 2024

Mediterranean countries show great potential for new grape varieties

Very early varieties are beneficial for the grower, because of their early arrival to the markets, and in terms of sustainability due to their short growing cycle.

June 11 , 2024

Florida leads watermelon season with ‘excellent’ quality fruit

Despite a slow start to the season, which has put the entirety of the season behind by 1% y-o-y, the state is now getting back in line with past years.

June 11 , 2024

ofi achieves industry first with Rainforest Alliance certification for almonds in US

June 10 , 2024

California Avocado Commission boosts production forecast by 20%

Terry Splane, CAC’s vice president of marketing, told FreshFruitPortal.com that supplies ramped up in April and May.

June 10 , 2024

UC Study estimates cost of growing organic strawberries in the Central Coast

The report is based on a management scenario for a 30-acre farm, of which 27 are for the plantation of organic strawberries and the remaining 3 acres are for irrigation systems, roads, and buildings. 

June 10 , 2024

Chiquita case: AUC victims rebuke extortion claims

Attorneys representing the plaintiffs asked for $200,000 per year for each survivor of the nine victims of AUC. This adds up to approximately $5 million per survivor of each victim.

June 10 , 2024

Mexico holding the fort for mango exports to the US

The Mexican mango season began the second week of January and will run until the last week of October with a projection of approximately 95 million boxes.

June 09 , 2024