Hass avocados removed as host in Oriental fruit fly quarantine

Oriental fruit fly quarantine area, which includes avocado production regions, listed Hass avocados as a host, which was inconsistent with USDA’s Mediterranean fruit fly and Mexican fruit fly host lists. 

November 08 , 2023

Canadian ag exports eye Asian expansion

The Canadian Minister of Agriculture met with key industry groups, hoping to facilitate new business opportunities and connections.

November 07 , 2023

Peruvian avocado exports to the U.S. down in 2022-23

ProHass President Juan Carlos Paredes tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the “many close ties between importers and Mexican producers”, and the U.S. consumers’ year round supply preference as some of the woes encountered this season by Peruvian exporters.

November 06 , 2023

Argentine citrus re-enters the EU

“After many years, the reopening of this important market was achieved and now we have to continue boosting exports," says Agriculture Minister Juan José Bahillo.

November 03 , 2023

Biden administration announces over $5B to advance rural development

The new investments are meant to advance rural prosperity, economic development, competition, and sustainability.

November 02 , 2023

Green Pomelo from Vietnam new for Tropi

Rigoberto Arquioni, Tropi’s managing director, spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com at the Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim about their newest offer.

November 01 , 2023

Peruvian blueberry exports to the U.S. drop 23%

According to the ADEX Data Trade Intelligence System, the U.S. took a 49% share of overall shipments, confirming its position as the top destination market for blueberries.

October 31 , 2023

Q&A: WAO VP on El Niño struggles, sustainability and new market players

"As we all know, Latin America continues to be the main source of the fruit, however, there are new origins, especially in Africa and southern Europe, that have joined the industry and are growing in an interesting way in recent years," says Michael Horney, vice president of the World Avocado Organization.

October 30 , 2023

Bagged avocado consumer preference up 9%

Among fresh produce trends, convenience has become a major staple in the sector, giving way to ready-to-go packed goods.

October 27 , 2023

Zespri CEO: A promising future for the global kiwifruit industry

An overview of the current season and future plans for the world’s largest kiwifruit grower with Dan Mathieson, CEO of Zespri, and Steven Martina, president of the Europe & North America divisions.

October 26 , 2023