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

How focusing on phytosanitation boosted Mexican papaya

According to a report by Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, between 2013 and 2023, national production increased from 765,000 tons to 1,135,000 tons.

January 25 , 2024

Mexican melon production grows 11%

The U.S. is the main market for Mexican melons with a market value of 25,6 million dollars in 2022.

January 24 , 2024

Colombian avocado exports increase 26%

The main destination for Colombian avocado in 2023 was the Netherlands, with a total of 2,703 containers shipped.

January 23 , 2024