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Asia Fruit Logistica’s return to Hong Kong a “success”
More than 13,000 trade visitors from over 70 different countries met with over 700 exhibitors from some 43 countries or regions.
September 25 , 2023
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Walmart unveils subscription service
The program will enable customers to receive regular scheduled shipments of food, paper products, pet supplies and other items.
September 25 , 2023
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Global Coalition of Fresh Produce first economic sustainability webinar
Over 200 commercial operators, industry representatives, national and international officials, and academics registered for the webinar from countries including Canada, Ecuador, Italy, Uganda, and New Zealand.
September 22 , 2023
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dVida: Fresh products from Ecuador growing in the U.S. market
Founded by Ecuadorian agribusiness families, dVida, based in the heart of Houston, TX, has more than 30 years of experience in the agricultural industry.
September 22 , 2023
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Hurricane Idalia: Florida agricultural losses top $78M
Latest estimate, released Sept. 21 by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), indicates damage to Florida ag may go as high as $370.9 million.
September 22 , 2023
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European Kissabel apple production up 40%
European production of Kissabel apples will rise by 40%, with a crop of 3,500 tons, for this fruit with a colored flesh ranging from pink to intense red shades.
September 22 , 2023
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Lower Peruvian asparagus volumes for the U.S.
The USDA statistics report that of total imported quantities for 2022, the U.S. imported a decreased volume of 13% year over year.
September 21 , 2023
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South African avocados entering Chinese market
Derek Donkin, CEO of Subtrop tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the country is hoping for the first shipments to go to China later this year.
September 21 , 2023
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Agronometrics: Mexico among top 3 producers of avocado, blackberry, raspberry and asparagus
This year Mexico is the world's leading producer of avocado and blackberry, it stands second in the production of green chile, lemon and raspberry and holds the third spot in the production of asparagus, guava and mango.
September 21 , 2023
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AeroFarms emerges from bankruptcy
AeroFarms, Inc., based in Danville, VA, announced on Sept. 18 the successful completion of its restructuring process and the exit of its business from Chapter 11.
September 21 , 2023