South Africa citrus celebrates “sustained growth” in U.S. market

South African citrus exporters are sharing positive news regarding exports to the U.S. market, with demand in the American market increasing and production volumes on the rise.

October 02 , 2023

Riveridge geared for huge apple season

Don Armock, president of Riveridge Produce Marketing, based in Sparta, MI, tells FreshFruitPortal.com that his 2023 apple crop – and that of Michigan – is the second largest ever, trailing only 2022.

October 02 , 2023

Chileans urge Systems Approach protocol for grape exports

No official communications from either government have confirmed approval for the new protocol, putting producers and exporters, who had prepared for a season with this new mechanism, in a complex situation.

October 02 , 2023

South African table grape exports to rise 12%

The industry expects a 12% increase in volumes inspected for export compared to the actual inspected volumes of the 2022-23 season.

October 02 , 2023

Vietnam market opens for Texas grapefruit

Vietnam is now the ninth-largest market for U.S. agricultural products, while the United States is the largest market for Vietnamese agricultural products.

October 02 , 2023

Agrovision and Earth Market launch new premium raspberry in Europe: Pink Star

Pink Star is a new portfolio from renowned French breeding company Marionnet Label and is already enjoying quality recognition, with a 2-star flavor certification at Brussels’ International Taste Institute in May 2023.

September 29 , 2023

Muscadine grapes get superfood makeover

UF/IFAS researchers are developing a freeze-drying technique to preserve the fruit’s peel, as it contains most of the superfood properties, while making it more appealing to audiences.

September 29 , 2023

FrostBoss inaugurates blade manufacturing facility

Based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, the firm produces frost fans and exports its products to six continents.

September 29 , 2023

Rice Fruit Company announces retirement of apple industry veteran Lee Showalter

September 29 , 2023

Suterra pest control suits global direction

Suterra products help growers reduce their carbon footprint because they are passive dispensers or aerosol emitters that are typically applied only once per season.

September 29 , 2023