Chilean grape industry reacts to U.S. growers challenging Systems Approach approval

California growers have sustained that the authorization unlawfully abandons traditional, time-tested safeguards and exposes U.S. grape producers to significant risks and costs, including those related to invasive pests.

October 04 , 2024

Oasis Date debuts as world’s first regenerative organic certified date farm

“I learned about the importance of building great brands by doing what's right,” CEO Adam Cooper told FreshFruitPortal.com.

October 03 , 2024

US port strike could affect Chilean fruit imports

Frutas de Chile reports that there is concern about the extent and duration of the conflict because shipments are arriving this week on the east coast of the United States.

October 02 , 2024

Mexican mango export season comes to an end

This season, around 90% of all exports were destined for the U.S., totaling around 82 million boxes from all the country's producing states.

October 02 , 2024

Grape growers sue the USDA challenging Chilean grape Systems Approach approval

The complaint says the authorization unlawfully abandons traditional, time-tested safeguards and exposes U.S. grape producers to significant risks and costs, including those related to invasive pests.

October 01 , 2024

What to consider when exporting fresh fruit to the United States

Industry experts offered their knowledge and recommendations on exporting fruit to the United States, taking into consideration the current market conditions and trends.

September 30 , 2024

Chile's table grape Systems Approach pilot in Mexico

Representative from the phytosanitary certification sub-department of SAG, Jaime Álvarez, outlined the details of the program and provided recommendations to producers who wish to be part of the initiative.

September 26 , 2024

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico commends Michoacán's effort to combat illegal avocado orchards

In a press release, the diplomat celebrated Michoacán's new Decree for Certification against Deforestation and voluntary Pro-Forest Avocado certification, where over 148,000 hectares of avocado orchards will be protected.

September 24 , 2024

Challenges for Mexico to remain at the helm of the avocado market

Giovanni Cavaletto, president of GLC Cerritos, talks about Jalisco's role in making Mexico a more complete supplier to the U.S. market.

September 03 , 2024

Argentina ships its first batch of cold treatment quarantined blueberries to the US

The four-ton shipment was sent from a Concordia facility, in the Entre Ríos province. 

August 23 , 2024