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

Peru achieves record citrus exports in 2024

According to Sergio Del Castillo, general manager of ProCitrus, the citrus sector in Peru reached historic figures in 2024, exporting more than 300,000 tons for the first time and generating revenues of over $300 million in exports.

December 16 , 2024

As Kenyan avocado production grows, how can it increase its share of global exports?

Between 2018 and 2022, the country's avocado production grew from 317,000 tons to more than 632,000 tons, with Hass avocados representing 70% of the total share.

December 02 , 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.