The Top Seven

These are FreshFruitPortal.com's top seven stories of the week.

August 10 , 2024

New paradigms for the table grape industry and the importance of sustainability

Major producers and exporters of table grapes in the Southern Hemisphere joined forces at the Global Grape Convention 2024. This collaborative event allowed countries in the region to speak on the current issues affecting the market.

August 09 , 2024

Strong consumption maintains a dynamic table grape season in California

The latest report from the USDA shared by the California Table Grape Commission shows that YTD shipments have been higher than the last three-year average, reaching 12,714,617 boxes up to the week of August 2.

August 08 , 2024

Spanish Agriculture Association forecasts a decrease in lemons

The Association called on commercial operators, exporting companies, cooperatives, and processing industries for proper management of the upcoming lemon campaign.

August 07 , 2024

Analysis of the profitability of avocado varieties in Mexico

For Grupo Enorma Founder Luis Enrique Ortiz, the Hass variety continues to be the star, "but in terms of profitability I think it is going to be left behind because it is not the most productive variety."

August 06 , 2024

Hurricane Debby threatens US East Coast with major flooding

Forecasters are warning of life-threatening storm surges in Florida and major flooding across southeastern states.

August 05 , 2024

Colombian citrus and its challenges

The Colombian Horticultural Association, Asohofrucol, reported that in 2023 most of Colombia's citrus production was oranges, 755,155 tons, followed by lemons with 541,236 tons, 316,338 tons of Tahiti limes, and 318,521 tons of mandarins.

August 05 , 2024

Blueberries can now be exported to Chile from all U.S. states

The U.S. market is key to the Chilean blueberry sector, and, until now, only fresh blueberries from Oregon, Washington, and California were approved for entry into Chile.

August 02 , 2024

Sun World International expands citrus and subtropical varietals portfolio with Biogold acquisition

The acquisition further advances the firm's intent to "dramatically" accelerate their genetics offering to their 2,700+ licensees.

August 01 , 2024

Shipping rates are on the rise globally

Led mainly by tight capacity and strong demand, as well as the ongoing disruption in the Red Sea, rates are approaching record highs seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.