The growing market for Peruvian frozen fruits

Despite smaller volumes due to adverse weather during 2023, the frozen sector continues to grow on a strong offer.

July 16 , 2024

HLB might not be the main cause of citrus fruit drop

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke to Gerald O'Connor, CEO of KeyPlex, about the organization's decision to turn its focus on new research. 

July 12 , 2024

Sonoran table grape estimate revised down

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke with Sergio Rene Lugo, director of Mexico Table Grapes, of the Association of Table Grape Producers of Sonora-Mexico, to clarify the campaign’s projections.

June 26 , 2024

Port of Chancay: Progress of Peru's mega port

"We are already receiving equipment and placing the lighting towers. We are planning to inaugurate the project on November 18," said the public affairs manager of the Port of Chancay, Mario de Las Casas Vizquerra.

June 25 , 2024

How water availability in Mexico is affecting the mango industry

In the last six decades, water availability in the country has decreased by 68%, according to data from the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO). 

June 13 , 2024

Florida leads watermelon season with ‘excellent’ quality fruit

Despite a slow start to the season, which has put the entirety of the season behind by 1% y-o-y, the state is now getting back in line with past years.

June 11 , 2024

California Avocado Commission boosts production forecast by 20%

Terry Splane, CAC’s vice president of marketing, told FreshFruitPortal.com that supplies ramped up in April and May.

June 10 , 2024

Dominican Republic racing to grow in the global mango export scene

Rafael Leger, president of the Dominican Republic's Mango Cluster, PROMANGO, speaks about mango exports and the future of local varieties in international markets.

May 30 , 2024

Mexican avocado shipments drop as California, Peru, and Colombia ramp up

Mexican avocado exports to the U.S. in week 20 were lower than in 2023 when the country exported around 45 million pounds. 

May 28 , 2024

What’s in a name?: The mango rebranding ticking off the Mexican industry

Ataulfo is the Mexican mango variety with the greatest acceptance in international markets. Since 2003, it is one of Mexico's 16 appellations of origin.

May 27 , 2024