Company in the process of developing fungus-resistant banana

A North Carolina biotechnology firm is exploring a gene editing program called molecular farming that can make cavendish bananas resistant to the fungus.

May 03 , 2024

US mango imports maintain upwards trend

This week volume is about 8% higher than what was shipped the previous week.

May 02 , 2024

Fresh Del Monte brings red-shelled Rubyglow™ pineapple to U.S.

Rubyglow™ pineapples will be available nationwide through select regional grocers and online from specialty produce retailers.

May 02 , 2024

Westfalia Fruit celebrates arrival of Kenyan avocados to India

According to the World Avocado Organization, avocado imports to India between 2019-2020 and 2022-2023 have seen a 450% growth.

May 02 , 2024

Mango season 2024 is taking shape: UF/IFAS experts offer their views

It is a busy time for two experts at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) in Homestead as they begin to see what orchards and home landscapes are revealing in South Florida.

May 02 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: A deep dive into pricing and volume trends across key fresh produce commodities

Take a look at the most relevant price fluctuations for avocados, apples, grapes and more.

May 02 , 2024

Cranberries benefit exercise performance

May 02 , 2024

Peru boosts exports to China

The National Agrarian Health Service (SENASA) is working to finalize the signing of the updated Phytosanitary Protocol to export table grapes via air, as a complementary alternative to shipments already made via maritime.

May 02 , 2024

Canarian Europlátano marks first shipment to Poland

Europlátano gathers more than 670 farmer members who grow bananas and other tropical fruits in La Palma, Tenerife, and El Hierro farms.

May 02 , 2024

Peru: "We will continue to be the second largest avocado exporter in the world"

Peruvian avocado growers say they will remain the second largest exporters of Hass avocado in the world in 2024.

May 02 , 2024