Equifruit is now a women-owned company

The brand has long advocated for gender equity in the banana industry, and this latest move goes out to prove just that.

September 08 , 2023

Northwest pear industry announces 2023 crop estimate

The industry’s fresh pear estimate for this season is 15.2 million standard box equivalents, which is on par with the four-year average.

September 08 , 2023

Pure Flavor acquires MightyVine

The company is on a significant growth path to support increased demand for fresh, greenhouse grown fruits and vegetables year-round.

September 08 , 2023

A promising season ahead for French apples in Asia

Marc Peyres, director of global sales at Blue Whale spoke exclusively with FreshFruitPortal.com from Asia Fruit Logistica to tell us about the upcoming French apple season and their work at the international fair.

September 08 , 2023

Agronometrics Shorts: Extortion of lime farmers in Michoacán causes prices to soar

Accounts suggest that criminal entities are demanding a fee of one peso per kilogram of limes sold, equating to a cumulative levy of US $59.51 per metric ton.

September 07 , 2023

Vidalia unimpacted by Idalia

Although Hurricane Idalia severely damaged Georgia’s ag industry, the famous onion industry was between crops and not adversely affected.

September 07 , 2023

Texas citrus starts in early October

"We currently expect to see a crop peaking on smaller sizes; however, September and October are our rainy months, so there is still an opportunity to increase in size,” says April Flowers, marketing director of Lone Star Citrus Growers.

September 07 , 2023