How modern sorting, grading and packing solutions are making tomato packhouses more competitive

May 19 , 2023

Little Leaf Farms files to trademark lettuce’s shape

The firm's s request certainly comes out of the ordinary, as usually names and special flavors tend to be trademarked.

May 18 , 2023

Global temperatures to reach new high, WMO says

The surge would be fuelled by heat-trapping greenhouse gasses and a naturally occurring El Niño event.

May 18 , 2023

Hass Avocado Board presents U.S. demand strategy to the global industry

“U.S. Hass avocado producers and marketers can take pride in knowing the Hass Avocado Board and our results over the past decade are a model for accelerating demand growth around the world,” said Emiliano Escobedo, Executive Director of the Hass Avocado Board.

May 18 , 2023

California cherry season is finally here after a late start

After a more than two-week delay in the harvest, California is finally ready to roll out its cherries for the 2023 season. 

May 18 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: A look at the current state of the U.S. apple market

Washington is ready for a banner crop after two down years, which could see the national total approach a record 300 million bushels this fall.

May 18 , 2023

U.S. investing $11B in clean energy in rural areas

Funding is available through two programs under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which makes the nation’s largest-ever investment in combating the climate crisis. 

May 17 , 2023

New Zealand Avocado CEO to step down after 12 years

Under Jen Scoular's leadership, the NZ avocado industry value has increased from $82 million in 2011-12 to $231 million in 2021, and the NZ market value from $19 to $62 million in 2021-22

May 17 , 2023

G&R Farms becomes Cornhole’s “The Official Sweet Onion”

G&R, a third-generation Vidalia Onion grower in Glenville, GA, announced the arrangement on May 15. 

May 17 , 2023

Grape industry in The Americas facing changes

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke with two experts on the international fresh grape industry regarding the recent dynamic changes in the sector.

May 17 , 2023