Trade deal will open China for U.S. blueberries, avocados and nectarines

The official text of the deal signed at the White House on Wednesday states that the two countries must sign and implement a phytosanitary protocol to allow the import of those products into China within certain time periods.

January 16 , 2020

Canadian farm tech company on the benefits of precision farming

With a massive weather data set, smart platforms that gauge soil quality and predictive mapping, digital solutions make farming more efficient.

January 16 , 2020

U.S. and China sign phase one trade deal, but produce tariffs remain

U.S. fruit and vegetable exporters may have to wait until the "phase two" deal is signed before China lowers its tariffs.

January 15 , 2020

FreshFruitPortal.com gets a fresh new look for the new decade

The refresh has been extended to the main website, the daily and weekly newsletters, providing readers with the best possible experience as they stay up to date with the latest industry news.

January 15 , 2020

U.S.: Naturipe forecasts 2020 to be biggest blueberry year ever

This year, almost 750 million pounds of fresh blueberries are expected to be supplied industry-wide, the company said.

January 14 , 2020

U.S. table grape market offers strong supply, diverse new varieties

An industry representative told us about abnormalities in imports this year, diverse varietals out of Peru and how new Chilean grape arrivals will impact prices.

January 11 , 2020

Peru expecting larger Hass avocado crop this year

An industry representative also expected newer production areas would continue to increase their volumes and extend the season at the front end.

January 10 , 2020

First-ever Agricultural Water Summit coming to Chile in 2020

The international event seeks to help the industry find and develop solutions to one of the most critical issues facing the world today.

January 09 , 2020

Australia: Three major apple and pear growing areas affected by bushfires

"One thing that has come through this period is both the resilience and goodwill of everybody in the industry," APAL CEO Phil Turnbull said.

January 07 , 2020

Greenyard to sell Portuguese logistics company through management buyout

After completion of the transaction, the current management team will own and manage Greenyard Logistics Portugal.

January 06 , 2020