Australian table grapes expecting to set record this season

This season’s production volume would represent the third-highest export result on record of 140,000 metric tons.

December 01 , 2023

Foundation For Fresh Produce awarded FMI Foundation’s Gold Plate

The accolade recognizes exceptional initiatives created by food retailers, suppliers and community collaborators to promote more families sharing meals together at home.

December 01 , 2023

Jalisco avocado growers preparing for the Super Bowl amidst a “positive export season”

Jalisco has increased its production volume constantly every year, which is why the state’s growers have a very aggressive expansion plan and expect to keep increasing export volumes. 

December 01 , 2023

Dole launches dragon fruit program in North America

The fruit, also known as pitaya, has become increasingly popular in recent years for its health benefits.

November 30 , 2023

Applications open for regional U.S. ag market expansion program 

The USDA says it is providing up to $300 million in funding in its first year to support eligible projects that enable exporters to break into new markets and increase market share in growth markets.

November 30 , 2023

U.S. remains leading market for Chilean citrus

The U.S. market imports 98% percent of Chilean clementine production , 93% of mandarins, and 91% of oranges.

November 30 , 2023

Australian app helping farmers improve returns

The digital marketplace connects growers with retailers, processors and food-rescue organizations to give new life to excess and out of specification produce. 

November 30 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Unprecedented decline in volume projected for Peru's 2023-24 mango season

As the sector grapples with these unprecedented challenges, the focus remains on strategic resilience to ensure the sustained operation of global mango supply chains.

November 30 , 2023

Project looks at adding antimicrobials to stone fruit

Packinghouses typically apply an edible wax coating to stone fruit to slow moisture loss or dehydration during storage and extend shelf life. While this mixture addresses the respective targets, it isn’t effective against Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes.

November 29 , 2023

UF research developing off-season blueberries

Scientists evaluated 536 varieties of the Southern Highbush Blueberry and found that blueberry crops are “day-length insensitive”.

November 29 , 2023