Mission Produce establishes Southern African avocado operations

Mission Produce says its partnership with two South Africa-based companies will create the "most powerful trading platform for avocados produced in Africa".

January 21 , 2020

Australia: High-tech map shows fruit, macadamia farms hit by bushfires

Amid devastating bushfire activity across Australia, scientists have released a map that shows avocado, mango, olive, banana, macadamia and citrus orchards that have been impacted.

January 21 , 2020

U.S. avocado, blueberry industries see potential in Chinese market

Lifting barriers on various U.S. imports, the deal signed last Thursday opens processes for blueberries, nectarines and avocados to gain access to China. Representatives from the blueberry and avocado industries gave us insight.

January 20 , 2020

Westfalia Fruit announces new capital investment

Westfalia Fruit announced an investment by a U.S.-based institutional investor that will enable it to expand its prominence in global avocado supply.

January 17 , 2020

Peruvian blueberry volumes to end up 50% higher this season

In total, it expects to export 120,000 metric tons (MT), which would make it the world's leading exporter of the fruit.

January 17 , 2020

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.