Romanian blueberry growers bet on new genetics to grow market presence in Europe and emerging markets

George Miclos, CEO of Agricrafters, the largest farmer of Sekoya blueberries in Romania speaks about the country's growing industry, production challenges and projections.

January 28 , 2025

Peru's pecans are in fashion

The phytosanitary agreement with China eliminates intermediaries and doubles the price of Peruvian pecans, positioning the country's industry as the largest and most in-demand in the world,

January 27 , 2025

Peru's mango season 'worst in history' - industry rep

For APEM President Iván Vílchez, the challenges of the 2024-25 Peruvian mango season highlighted the impacts of climate change and global market dynamics.

January 20 , 2025

Historic: First shipment of Peruvian table grapes in break bulk cargo arrives in the U.S.

The work of SENASA of Peru and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, achieved this innovation that opens a new option for the Peruvian industry other than shipping fruit in containers.

January 15 , 2025

Peruvian table grapes on the road to recovery

The Peruvian Table Grape Producers Association (Provid) projects record exports, estimating more than 78 million boxes of 8.2 kilos each, equivalent to approximately 640,000 MT.

January 10 , 2025

California Fresh Fruit Association president on new markets, trends, and water policies in 2025

Daniel Hartwig, California Fresh Fruit Association's President, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about his projections for next year, the issues, and new markets at the top of the state's mind regarding the fruit industry.

January 02 , 2025

Trump's deportation plans threaten two-thirds of U.S. crop farmworkers - report

According to the USDA, in 2020–22, 32% of crop farmworkers were U.S.-born, 7% were immigrants who had obtained U.S. citizenship, and 19% were other authorized immigrants (primarily permanent residents or green-card holders). The remaining 42% held no work authorization.

December 17 , 2024

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