Ecuadorian banana industry could lose 128,000 acres due to El Niño

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke to Leonidas Estrada, president of AGROBAN, about the possible consequences of El Niño and how it could impact exports of one of Ecuador's star products.

July 05 , 2023

Australian table grape season’s silver lining

Table grape export volumes increased by 20,000 tons to more than 130,000 tons – worth more than $570 million – lower than the industry’s pre-Covid peak, but an improvement on the past two seasons. 

July 05 , 2023

U.S. continues Latin American mango supplies

According to Dr. Noris Ledesma during her presentation at the 2023 Mango Grower's Summit, "the U.S. mango industry will continue to depend on supply from other countries."

July 05 , 2023

The Giga Apple, a mighty good exprience to share with an entire city

Giga Town is now underway, the event in which the new VOG Consortium apple invites people to share, combining the desire to be together outdoors with the wonder of exploring neighbourhoods. The VOG Consortium apple is also available in summer.

July 05 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Red, white & blueberry - A look at the U.S. blueberry season

In addition to being an indispensable ingredient in Fourth of July recipes, such as cakes, pies, trifles, and various other desserts, blueberries play a vital role in enhancing the distinct flavors and overall culinary experience associated with this patriotic occasion.

July 04 , 2023

Skylar Rae cherries return for summer

Skylar Rae cherries are back with their super sweet flavor and satisfying bite which has caused an increase in demand for the fruit.

July 04 , 2023

A decisive time for new cherry varieties in Chile

With a need to replace some varieties, Chilean cherry industry is at the turning point of being able to make changes and success will depend on the degree of responsibility assumed by the entire production chain.

July 03 , 2023

California avocado prices up

Higher temperatures are urging producers in southern California to harvest more heavily, with a projected 13-14 million pound harvest for the first week of July.

July 03 , 2023

Splendid’s new Jaguar Honey mango

The new brand will tie into Splendid’s support of Save the Jaguar, an endangered cat species found throughout the U.S. Southwest and in Latin America. 

July 03 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. market witnesses staggering consumption rates for Mexican raspberries

Fresh raspberry imports have increased rapidly, with a 39% growth in quantity between 2018-2022, 98% of which are from Mexico.

June 29 , 2023