Cape Town apple producers assess losses after gale-force winds

April 10 , 2024

Agriculture journalist Tad Thompson mourned by Yentzen Group

For nearly two years, our teams at FreshFruitPortal.com and Vision Magazine were honored to work alongside Tad, absorbing his incredible passion for the produce industry.

April 09 , 2024

Mexican avocado hub poised for another year of growth

Between 2014 and 2023, production volumes grew nearly 75%, reaching 2.65 million tons. These figures have kept Mexico well-grounded as the number one avocado producer globally.

April 08 , 2024

Apple growers look to the moon for outlook clues

USApple’s Weather Outlook for 2024 analyzed insights into 18-year lunar cycles, a factor influencing waves and weather. This lunar effect could mean abrasive weather impacts on the apple season. 

April 08 , 2024

Port of Philly: “The Baltimore situation will have no impact on our fruit capacity”

At PhillyPort, 54% of the containers they handle are refrigerated, establishing itself as the go-to port for produce. 

April 05 , 2024

Citrus queen Alana Scheuerer hits the road in support of Florida oranges

As this year's Miss Citrus Florida, Scheuerer has been busy advocating in Washington for the state's iconic beverage, Florida orange juice.

April 04 , 2024

Labor strike looms at Chilean ports, as harvest season continues

Chilean port workers plan to stop all operations and begin striking Thursday, resulting from the inability to establish a satisfactory agreement with government. 

April 03 , 2024

Peru closes a challenging table grape season

Cyclon Yaku in early March 2023 caused damages estimated at $630 million in the northern region of Peru, with strong winds and rain for weeks which lowered table grape production volumes by 30%. 

April 03 , 2024

California avocado season on track amid rising input costs

Despite weather, production, and pest challenges, positive projections continue for the 2024-25 California avocado season. 

April 02 , 2024

Mexico remains avocado king, amid Latin American focus on growth

Latin American avocado producers, from Mexico to Chile, face a variety of challenges to maintain their competitive edge.

April 01 , 2024