Organic Transition Initiative, the USDA's investment in organic agriculture

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Jennifer Lester Moffitt, spoke to FreshFruitPortal.com about the department's efforts to increase organic production in the United States.

November 04 , 2024

Peru: Impact of Piura drought on fruit sector "quite significant"

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke with Armando Rivera, the general manager of the Association of Agroindustrial Producers of Piura (APAG PIURA), about the droughts and state of the fruit industry in Peru's state.

November 04 , 2024

Argentine agriculture organizations detect a virus that affects papayas

Although over 45 viruses have been reported in papayas in tropical and subtropical regions, only the Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV) and the virus that causes the disease known as meleira, are considered threats to papaya production.

October 30 , 2024

2024 has been an unusual season for South African citrus

Despite high hopes for the season, the industry suffered hurdles along the way that caused a decrease in expected output. 

October 28 , 2024

Westfalia celebrates first Hass avocado shipment to India

Leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh fruit, Westfalia Fruit, just announced the arrival of its first-ever container of South African Hass avocados in India.

October 24 , 2024

Argentina's peak blueberry production week begins

To grasp this year's seasonal updates, Freshfruitportal.com spoke with Jorge Pazos, president of the Argentine Blueberry Exporters Association (ABC), who said they project a 10% to 15% loss due to frosts. 

October 24 , 2024

Nature’s Pride and growers join forces for CO2 reduction and WASH initiatives

In a public-private partnership, concrete initiatives will be implemented together with growers to improve sustainability in avocado and blueberry production.

October 09 , 2024

Fall Creek names Paul Nselel Commercial Director

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc., a leading blueberry nursery and genetics company serving the global produce industry, announced the appointment of Paul Nselel as leader of its global commercial organization.

October 07 , 2024

Australia's newly released avocado research set to help capture new markets

The research was part of the six-year Avocado Industry Capacity Building project, co-funded by DPIRD and Hort Innovation Australia, to support the fledging industry’s development.

September 30 , 2024

Northern Hemisphere Kissabel® apples are back on the markets

With the growth in quantities and a marketing window that will extend to the end of February in some countries, the aim this year is to connect even more strongly with the consumers most attuned to the brand: young, innovation-loving, and eager to explore.

September 26 , 2024