U.S. food insecurity continues upward trend

A recent report by the USDA’s Economic Research Service indicates that food insecurity rose in the U.S. between 2020 and 2022.

November 06 , 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

New UF center addresses citrus greening and other crop diseases 

The center’s first and primary goals are to find citrus varieties that can tolerate or even resist citrus greening disease, also known as Huanlongbing (HLB). 

November 03 , 2023

Ocean Mist wraps successful IFPA participation

The company debuted a new booth featuring six multimedia screens, taking viewers through virtually every facet of Ocean Mist’s farming operation.

November 03 , 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

Rabobank: State of the industry report

The report indicates that some of the many fruits impacted by recent weather disruptions are blueberries, table grapes, and stone fruit. 

November 03 , 2023

Brighter Bites opens new location in Phoenix

Brighter Bites will serve six schools within Cartwright School District and Alhambra Unified School District, which will directly impact almost 900 families and provide 288,000 pounds of fresh produce to its participants.

November 02 , 2023

Chile to export 95 million cherry boxes in 2023-24

The fact that the Chinese New Year will be celebrated on February 10, 2024, will give exporters and growers a larger time frame for shipments compared to the previous year when the celebration fell on Jan. 22.

November 02 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru’s Agricultural Sector Upended by El Niño 

Peru's agricultural export industry is facing challenging circumstances, as a second year of adverse weather conditions disrupts a prolonged period of growth.

November 02 , 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