South American Blueberry Convention: New varieties and logistics issues headline agenda

The convention will challenge the industry to focus on high quality, new varieties and logistics issues in the production, export and global consumption of the fruit.

March 14 , 2023

World exports of tropical fruits dropped 5% in 2022, FAO reports

Regarding prices, the report said that average world export unit values of the four main tropical fruits have been showing a strong overall upward trend.

March 13 , 2023

Mission Produce posts Q1 volume growth of 14%

The company has posted a net loss of $8.8 million in the first financial quarter compared with $13.4 million in the year-ago period. 

March 13 , 2023

PVM brings Magic star apple to the U.S. market

Magic Star is a cross between the apple Elise, and an unnamed scab-resistant cultivar.  It produces a dark red blushed apple with the scab-resistant qualities of its parent as well as little susceptibility to mildew.

March 13 , 2023

Chile to export less but higher quality kiwifruit this season

Carlos Cruzat, President of the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com about his expectations. He expects between 10-15% less volume compared to last year, but higher quality fruit. 

March 13 , 2023

Highlights of the GreenTech Americas Conference

March 13 , 2023

Mexican ag exports reach 30-year high

With a strong presence in the U.S. market, Mexican avocados lead exports at $3.5 billion in revenue.

March 10 , 2023

Naturipe Farms' new strawberry variety makes its debut

Mighty Reds will be on full display in a new single-layer 20-ounce clamshell. Sustainable packaging, with wash away labels, was created to hold up to 15 berries. 

March 10 , 2023

The U.S. is among the main buyers of Ancash mangos from Peru

According to Adex figures, processed by the Service for Integral Rural Development (SEDIR), the Ancash region exported 30,853 tons of mango for a value of USD $49,918,000. 

March 10 , 2023

Peruvian blueberry industry going strong

The good results in revenue have also closely impacted communities in the country. Today, the blueberry crop is creating over 137,752 direct jobs for the 2022-23 season.

March 09 , 2023