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

South Africa forecasts another record citrus export year, driven by explosive late mandarin growth

The Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA) said estimates are for 158.7 million cartons for South Africa this year, which would represent 22 percent growth over two years.

March 19 , 2021

U.S. fruit imports see slight drop in January as vegetables nudge up

The January 2021 drop in fruit imports to $1.95 billion was led by avocados and table grapes, while the rise in vegetables was driven largely by the frozen category.

March 18 , 2021

The mango industry is "ready for a leader" - Mission Produce CEO

Mission Produce CEO Steve Barnard said on a recent earnings call that the company is up for the challenge of becoming a leader in the fragmented category, and also discussed the impacts of Peru's Agricultural Promotion Law.

March 17 , 2021

U.S.: Inclusivity proves key for retailers to reach Hispanic customer base

As the Hispanic population in the U.S. continues to grow, it is of the utmost importance that retailers realize that this consumer "loves food and family", according to one of the panelists at United Fresh's BrandStorm.

March 16 , 2021

Chile: Asoex forecasts greater table grape export decline

In a third estimate for the 2020-21 season, Asoex President Ronald Bown Fernández said the forecast was now for 64.6 million boxes (8.2 kilo-equivalent).

March 15 , 2021

South American lemons to "balance" U.S. market after California weather issues - Limoneira CEO

Limoneira CEO Harold Edwards spoke about the effects of the strong winds in coastal California on lemon production earlier this year, the outlook for Chile and Argentina, and the effects of the storm in Texas and Mexico.

March 12 , 2021

UK to stay "adequately supplied" with table grapes despite Chile weather issues

Amid the potential grape shortages given heavy rains in Chile, a UK company says the country doesn’t seem to expect shortages nor rising prices at the same level that the U.S. may see.

March 11 , 2021

BrandStorm session reveals how to forge an ironclad brand

Kicking off BrandStorm virtually this year was brand strategist Lindsay Pedersen to talk about why brand matters and steps on how to create one to fully represent your business.

March 10 , 2021

U.S. avocado shoppers shifting to greater purchase levels - HAB

Avocados have found their way onto the tables of an increasing number of U.S. households as the category continues to develop and cement its place as one of the largest categories in fresh produce, according to the Hass Avocado Board (HAB).

March 09 , 2021