New avocado market players, industry sustainability and the rise of Peru

FreshFruitPortal.com rounds up April's top stories so far about the avocado world.

April 21 , 2024

Fresh Farms sales team expands

As the company gears up for the current Mexico grape season, Shaun Ricks joins the team with a clear vision and dedication to furthering the success of Fresh Farms.

April 20 , 2024

The Top Seven

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

April 20 , 2024

Opinion: North American Blueberry Council’s response to Consumer Reports

North American Blueberry Council President Kasey Cronquist addresses negative reports around the crop.

April 19 , 2024

US Ambassador to Chile on Systems Approach for table grapes: "We are working hard"

“I know this issue is a high priority for producers here in Chile, as it is for us in the United States. We are working hard with La Moneda,” Ambassador Meehan said.

April 19 , 2024

World Citrus Organization projects lower Southern Hemisphere volumes for 2024

Adverse weather conditions around the globe negatively impacted yields, but expectations have improved, WCO said in a release, leading to only a slight drop in production.

April 19 , 2024

El Niño effect drives food crisis in Southern Africa

April 19 , 2024

USDA proposes rule for exports and reserves of tart cherries

This action would set the free percentage of tart cherries at 94% and the restricted percentage at 6%. 

April 19 , 2024

APHIS updates federal domestic soil quarantines map

APHIS restricts the movement of domestic soil from areas within the continental United States that are under quarantine for specific plant pests.

April 19 , 2024

US orgs urge ban on Mexican avocados linked to deforestation

Most of the deforestation is happening illegally, some imperil monarch butterfly habitat, and it all undermines international pledges made by both countries to halt deforestation.

April 19 , 2024