eFume: An alternative to methyl bromide issues

This coming season, commercial testing is due to begin for ethyl formate as an alternative fumigant to disinfest Chilean grapes of the European Grapevine Moth.

August 31 , 2023

Q&A: Agribusiness consultant Ramon Paz discusses Mexican avocado oversupply

"There is going to be more product than increased demand and that is going to cause prices to moderate a little more. So, the oversupply could drive prices down," Paz foresees.

August 30 , 2023

Florida braces for Hurricane Idalia

Tropical storm watches have been issued for portions of the Atlantic coasts of Florida and Georgia. Storm surge, damaging winds, flooding rainfall and some tornadoes are concerns.

August 29 , 2023

Hilary ruins 20% of remaining Cal grape crop

Weather reports indicated that the storm’s record-shattering rains wreaked havoc in parts of Southern California, producing catastrophic flash floods and torrential debris flows in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

August 28 , 2023

Chilean citrus exports unaffected after recent rains

Export volume projections are expected to remain unchanged and no logistics issues have been reported by the sector.

August 25 , 2023

Intense rains keep Chilean fruit regions on alert

Esteban Valenzuela, Chilean minister of agriculture, indicates that heavy rainfall causing floods will impact the price of Chilean melons, watermelons, cherries and raspberries.

August 24 , 2023

Illegal immigration impacting Texas

Texas International Produce Association CEO and President, Dante Galeazzi, tells FreshFruitportal.com that "in terms of agriculture, we’ve become more of a pass-through rather than a starting point for foreign workers seeking U.S. employment opportunities.” 

August 23 , 2023

Minnesota’s early “fan favorite” apple kicks off third season

This first-to-market variety, First Kiss, which hits store shelves August 28, will be on the market until Christmas time. 

August 22 , 2023

Southwest braces for “unprecedented” Hurricane Hilary

On Sunday afternoon, Hurricane Hilary made its way into California, passing through San Diego and Los Angeles, losing its intensity and changing its status to a post-tropical cyclone, but high amounts of rainfall are still expected. 

August 21 , 2023

A look at Hawaii’s avocado sector potential

The Hawaii Avocado Association promotes the Sharwil variety, which is the most common commercial cultivar on the island, and is usually available from November to April.

August 18 , 2023