Prevar announces new disease-resistant apple variety

Snow Hardy, Prevar's Commercial Manager, spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com about the launch and features of GoodnessMe.

November 28 , 2024

President-elect Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on all Mexico and Canada imports

Trump announced the news on his Truth Social platform, adding that imposing a 25% tariff on both countries is a priority in his presidential agenda.

November 27 , 2024

Chinese blueberries increase presence in local market and seek export opportunities

The China Chamber of Commerce of Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Products and Animal By-Products (CFNA) is making efforts to expand the market for Chinese blueberries.

November 26 , 2024

Emiliano Escobedo talks about prospects for the US avocado market

The U.S. is the world's largest market for avocados, consuming nearly 3 billion pounds per year, which transfers to nearly 9 pounds per person.

November 25 , 2024

Global Avocado Summit 2024 focuses on export markets, new origins and the state of the Chilean industry

The latest projections expect Chile's avocado production to reach 200,000 tons, driven by good fruit set and favorable weather conditions. More than 50% will remain in the local market.

November 21 , 2024

Thanksgiving traditions hold strong despite high grocery prices

The American Farm Bureau Federation (ABFB) Thanksgiving Cost Survey shows the traditional ingredients in a holiday dinner will cost a little less this year.

November 21 , 2024

Ventura County officials join forces to aid growers and farmworkers impacted by mountain wildfire

So far, the county in California reported the loss of 2,500 acres of rangeland, 544 acres of avocado, 122 acres of citrus, 4 acres of nursery stock, and 10 acres of raspberries.

November 20 , 2024

Trump advisor proposes tariffs on products passing through new Chinese-built Peruvian port

Mauricio Claver-Carone, a member of the Republican Party and advisor to Donald Trump, suggested applying a 60% tariff to any product passing through the new port built by the “Chinese regime in Peru.”

November 19 , 2024

Project seeks to fight drug trafficking in Ecuador's banana industry using AI

Criminal groups linked to drug trafficking use banana exports to smuggle drugs into different markets.

November 18 , 2024

California table grapes see strong recovery in volume following storm-afflicted 2023 season

With harvest ongoing, the industry expects to harvest a crop of over 90 million boxes and to continue shipping through December.

November 15 , 2024