OPS keynote addresses 63 million tons of food waste

A U.S. grocery store’s net monthly profits are $40,000. This figure happens to match the estimated value of monthly food waste. Ryan Begin, CEO and co-founder at Divert, is addressing this on July 12 at the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey.

July 06 , 2023

SanLucar bringing Canary papayas to Europe

The fruit is cultivated in the warm climate of the Canary Islands off the Spanish coast, with  average year round temperatures between 64ºF and 82ºF. This ensures abundant yields and high quality 12 months a year.

July 06 , 2023

TIPA announces August 4 Lime Grades Training Day

The Texas International Produce Association is addressing the lack of related technical understanding in the lime business with a seminar on Aug. 4.

July 06 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: New Jersey gearing up for its blueberry season

Demand for the fruit has remained durable, with no discernible impact from inflationary pressures or reductions in consumer spending.

July 06 , 2023

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

U.S. Importers Association discuss challenging 2023 for Peruvian asparagus

The combination of the cyclone with El Niño has led growing temperatures to reach between 80-95 degrees F in some areas, during this time of the year temperatures range from 65 to 70 degrees on average.

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

EU to grant €330 million fund for ag sector

The measure will be voted at the next committee meeting for the common organization of agricultural markets.

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