California table grapes struggle in Asia due to Hurricane Hilary

The loss of 25 million boxes was felt by international importers, especially by some Asian clients experiencing lower volume and difficulty guaranteeing the quality of the fruit arriving at port. However, there are exceptions.

October 03 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Mangos expected to be in short supply for the Holiday season

Flowering rate in the fields is currently only between 10% and 30%, mostly due to the effects of El Niño phenomenon.

October 03 , 2023

 Zespri’s Northern Hemisphere kiwi production breaks all records

The strong harvest will support its efforts to deliver a 12-month supply in key markets, maintain brand presence and shelf space, and support New Zealand and offshore grower returns.

October 03 , 2023

South Africa citrus celebrates “sustained growth” in U.S. market

South African citrus exporters are sharing positive news regarding exports to the U.S. market, with demand in the American market increasing and production volumes on the rise.

October 02 , 2023

Riveridge geared for huge apple season

Don Armock, president of Riveridge Produce Marketing, based in Sparta, MI, tells FreshFruitPortal.com that his 2023 apple crop – and that of Michigan – is the second largest ever, trailing only 2022.

October 02 , 2023

Chileans urge Systems Approach protocol for grape exports

No official communications from either government have confirmed approval for the new protocol, putting producers and exporters, who had prepared for a season with this new mechanism, in a complex situation.

October 02 , 2023

South African table grape exports to rise 12%

The industry expects a 12% increase in volumes inspected for export compared to the actual inspected volumes of the 2022-23 season.

October 02 , 2023

Vietnam market opens for Texas grapefruit

Vietnam is now the ninth-largest market for U.S. agricultural products, while the United States is the largest market for Vietnamese agricultural products.

October 02 , 2023

Agrovision and Earth Market launch new premium raspberry in Europe: Pink Star

Pink Star is a new portfolio from renowned French breeding company Marionnet Label and is already enjoying quality recognition, with a 2-star flavor certification at Brussels’ International Taste Institute in May 2023.

September 29 , 2023

Muscadine grapes get superfood makeover

UF/IFAS researchers are developing a freeze-drying technique to preserve the fruit’s peel, as it contains most of the superfood properties, while making it more appealing to audiences.

September 29 , 2023