USDA appoints new Director for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of Manjit K. Misra as the new Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). 

April 26 , 2023

Low-chill cherries bring new industry opportunities

To understand the development, FreshFruitPortal.com spoke to Alwyn van Jaarsveld, IFG’s international commercial cherry manager, who works from his native South Africa. 

April 26 , 2023

Pairwise and Partnership for a Healthier America unite in shared mission to increase access to fruits and vegetables

New multi-year partnership will help provide 630,000 servings of fruits and vegetables to families across the country

April 26 , 2023

Haskap berry coming on for Oppy

Haskap berry, variety mainly known by Canada’s West Coast farmers markets, is expanding in the berry repertoire of Oppy.

April 26 , 2023

Total produce dollar sales up by 3% in Q1, OPN says

The report states that “the average price gap between conventional and organic is now the largest it has been in the last four years”.

April 25 , 2023

Dole seeks to develop €50M logistics hub in Ireland - report

The pre-planning process is underway, with the new food processing and distribution site expected to create 400 new jobs for the region. 

April 25 , 2023

Costa Group’s overseas berry hectarage surpasses domestic plantings

The firm’s annual report stated that international berry plantings have grown to 749 hectares (1850.82 acres), coming ahead of its 727ha (1796.46 acres) of berry farms in Australia.

April 25 , 2023

How to save water in your home fruit or veg patch

With climate changing rapidly in recent years, farmers and gardeners need to adapt to the new conditions to keep their crops healthy and productive. 

April 25 , 2023

New challenges and opportunities for China’s cherry import market

Chile exported more than 415,000 tons of cherries, a 17% increase year-on-year, the 2023 Global Cherry Summit was a celebration and a gathering of the industry to look into the future.

April 25 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican grape exports to the U.S. projected to increase

Mexico’s Sonora table grape producers association (AALPUM) estimated 21.7 million cartons for the 2023 season, with just over half in green grapes.

April 25 , 2023