Chilean nut exports revised up

Chilenut President Juan Esteban Rodriguez tells FreshFruitPortal.com that, despite the growth achieved in the Indian market, the industry continues to deal with historically low prices due to quality issues.

February 08 , 2024

Kroger CFO departs for Costco

Gary Millership is leaving the company after 15 years of service and will take up the same position at Costco Wholesale

February 06 , 2024

Atmospheric river brings flood warning to California

During this time of the year, the fruits that could suffer the most from flooding are strawberries and citrus fruits. 

February 06 , 2024

Chilean Blueberry Committee projects 8% volume drop in 2023-24

Executive Director Andrés Armstrong tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the committee needed to reevaluate their initial estimate as harvests slowed following peaks in production that lasted weeks

February 05 , 2024

Walmart expands “Store of the Future” concept

The company plans to build or convert more than 150 locations in the U.S. in the next five years, while simultaneously remodeling existing stores.

February 02 , 2024

Peruvian Hass avocado production remains steady

Peru’s Hass Avocado Producers Association (ProHass) President Juan Carlos Paredes addresses campaign projections for the upcoming season.

February 01 , 2024

Mexican avocado industry gearing up for Super Bowl LVIII

A Super Bowl staple, guacamole consumption notably peaks during the sports event, with Mexican avocado producers preparing to supply the highest demand of the season at over 74,000,000 tons.

January 31 , 2024

California Avocado Commission announces 2023-24 crop forecast

The potential for a wet winter may encourage some growers to delay picking to allow their avocados time to increase in size, which could in turn increase the crop volume.

January 30 , 2024

Chilean grape season kicks off with 64% of export volumes comprised of new varieties

As per the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association Frutas de Chile (formerly ASOEX) third estimate, over 62 million table grape boxes will be shipped to international markets this 2023-24 campaign.

January 29 , 2024

Peruvian blueberry industry turns to varietal change to secure 2024 season

"Success will depend on the ability of growers to achieve the goal of selecting and managing new varieties effectively," says Rafael Coronado, responsible for blueberry trials in Dole-Piura. 

January 26 , 2024