Peruvian citrus exports see significant boost in 2020 driven by mandarins

According to Idexcam, mandarin shipments increased in destination markets with the U.S. ranked as the main destination reporting a 54 percent growth.

March 23 , 2021

Mexican produce exports to U.S. have soared over last two decades

"In 2002, Mexico was exporting 360 million in tomatoes and now it is way above 2.1 billion," Georgius Gotsis, CEO of Veggies From Mexico said.

March 23 , 2021

New Zealand further cuts apple export forecast due to labor shortages

The New Zealand apple and pear industry has readjusted crop forecast resulting in a 14 percent drop in exports due to labor shortages

March 22 , 2021

PMA webinar discusses what technology advances mean for ag industry

New advances in AI and technology and the possibilities that these developments could bring to the produce industry were the central focus of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA)'s webinar “The Transformational Potential of AI in Agriculture”.

March 22 , 2021

Del Monte announces avocado partnership with Apeel

With an infrastructure already in place to help support growth in the category, Fresh Del Monte’s new and existing customers will now be able to partner with the brand on their Apeel application.

March 22 , 2021

World Water Day: Strategies to combat agricultural water crisis

To commemorate World Water Day, FreshFruitPortal.com spoke with sources in the agricultural sector around the world and asked them about the actions they take to combat the water crisis.

March 22 , 2021

SA\VE Insurance Brokers: Decades of advising on perishable risks in South America

SA\VE is an international insurance broker, specialized in transportation insurance. With decades of experience, both the owners and the employees provide competent and specialized services, not only in Europe but throughout the world.

March 22 , 2021

Latent demand in avocado market pushing up prices - Calavo CEO

Prices in the U.S. avocado market are beginning to edge upward amid a gradual reopening of the economy and foodservice sector, according to the CEO of avocado company Calavo Growers.

March 19 , 2021

Shipping congestion at Los Angeles ports shows signs of easing

Shipping congestion outside the biggest U.S. gateway for imports from Asia showed signs of easing over the past week as dockworkers made progress reducing by almost half a backlog that peaked at 40 vessels six weeks ago.

March 19 , 2021

Country Fresh may tap bankruptcy loan as produce suppliers seek payment

Fruit and vegetable producer Country Fresh Holding Company has obtained court approval of a $13.4 million loan to fund operations during bankruptcy,

March 19 , 2021