California would suffer if the U.S. renews trade war with China, study shows

The study shows that trade war between China and the United States can cause significant setbacks for California's agriculture sector.

June 03 , 2024

Citrus Growers’ Association of South Africa revises orange exports down

The original projections put exports at 25.6 million 15kg. cartons, with smaller sizes and challenging growing conditions now lowering figures to 22 million cartons.

June 03 , 2024

New apple variety Soluna shows promise

Last year, the apple was sold for the first time through WA Farm Direct, the exclusive Australian exporter licensed in Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, and Dubai. The export program exceeded expectations by 15%.

June 03 , 2024

Costa Rican agroexports in crisis

The Costa Rican banana industry has had to lay off a total of 500 people to date, a situation that could have serious consequences for agroexports.

June 03 , 2024

The Chiquita trials: Multidistrict case involving the banana giant continues on

The firm is accused of funding the right-wing Colombian paramilitary group United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC). 

June 02 , 2024

The Top Seven

These are FreshFruitPortal.com's top seven stories of the week.

June 01 , 2024

Guatemala and Nicaragua close their mango season

The Guatemala season ended on May 25th with a total volume of approximately  3.5 million boxes.  

May 31 , 2024

Avocado market value could almost double in the next decade

By the end of 2034, the global avocado market is forecasted to be valued at US$ 34.18 billion, with the North American market expected to reach US$ 8.31 billion.

May 31 , 2024

USDA to award over $7M to strengthen food supply chain infrastructure

The funding is set to support projects that expand capacity for processing, aggregation, and distribution of agricultural products to create more and better markets for producers.

May 31 , 2024

Spain calls for quarantine following African Citrus Greening confirmation in South Africa

South Africa’s Citrus Research International (CRI) has confirmed the presence of citrus greening disease (HLB) in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.

May 31 , 2024