The use of yeast could extend the life-span of berries

An initiative born in Chile, led by researchers at El Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias (INIA) La Cruz, in collaboration with the University of Santiago, aims to extend the shelf life of the fruit and reduce post-harvest losses utilizing yeast. 

January 03 , 2025

USDA updates inspection regulations for fresh fruits

Key changes include implementing a fee structure based on weight for specific Section 8e import inspections.

January 03 , 2025

Sunkist celebrates Lunar New Year 2025 with Year of the Snake Citrus packaging

The specially designed 10lb cartons are versatile, holding Navel or Cara oranges, while the matching display bins can have a variety of in-season citrus, including Pummelos.

January 03 , 2025

BCfresh appoints industry veteran Steve Roosdahl as new CEO

Roosdahl will succeed Murray Driediger, who will retire on March 31, 2025, following an 18-year tenure leading the organization.

January 03 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts GTD Exclusive: How close is Peru to last year’s blueberry volumes?

With rising production and increasing demand, Peru has established itself as a major player in the blueberry industry, steadily expanding its export reach year after year. 

January 02 , 2025

New president of ProHass: 'The Peruvian avocado industry has become an important player internationally'

Peru is currently the second-largest exporter of avocados in the world, finishing 2024 with nearly 550,000 tons.

January 02 , 2025

Chile's fruit industry plans for 2025: “The biggest challenge we face is to maintain quality”

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the president of Frutas de Chile, Iván Marambio, about the industry's projection for 2025, in which the first challenge “is to move forward with the season.”

January 02 , 2025

Hortifrut celebrates first blueberry shipment to China through Port of Chancay

With a transit time of just 23 days, the shipment represented a reduction of 10 days compared to the traditional 33 days required for this route.

January 02 , 2025

California Fresh Fruit Association president on new markets, trends, and water policies in 2025

Daniel Hartwig, California Fresh Fruit Association's President, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about his projections for next year, the issues, and new markets at the top of the state's mind regarding the fruit industry.

January 02 , 2025

The world is moving forward and so is fruit growing: Technology and science at the service of agriculture

New technologies to improve harvests and yields, control pests, and fruits adapted to climate change or resistant to diseases, set the tone in 2024.

December 31 , 2024