South African blueberry exporters expected to reach their goal

North South Africa's blueberry season has started and industry growers anticipate a growth in exports of 10%

May 14 , 2024

Polish growers focus on cooperation and innovation

The Cluster will introduce Agriculture 4.0 solutions for reducing water use, sustainable fertilization, and plant protection and is open to working with suppliers of innovative solutions for sustainable fruit production.

May 13 , 2024

European Union apple and orange production suffer a steep decline

The production decline created a ripple effect that reduced exports and negatively impacted both apple and orange consumption. 

May 10 , 2024

APHIS establishes and expands quarantined areas for citrus canker in Texas

Under the current citrus canker quarantine regulations, the interstate movement of citrus plants and plant parts, other than commercially packed and disinfected citrus fruit, remains prohibited.

May 06 , 2024

Fedefruta Chile elects a new president

April 30 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian avocados projected to command premiums in the U.S market through June 2024

Peruvian avocados have emerged as a significant player in the global market, capitalizing on their unique seasonality for exports, which spans from May to August.

March 19 , 2024

New Zealand apple production to increase 12%

New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) expects domestic production volumes to grow 12% this year over the 2022 crop total, a rebound from 2023.

January 31 , 2024

Supply of late-season EverCrisp variety growing

EverCrisp is available through May from the Midwest and Washington state growing regions. 

January 08 , 2024

Red Sea attacks putting global supply chain under strain

Shipping container rates are spiking, as tariffs increase and shipping lines look for alternative routes after six weeks of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi militants.

January 08 , 2024

Berry breeding coming to fruition for North Bay

Brian Klumpp, North Bay’s director of sales and marketing, tells FreshFruitPortal.com that several new varieties “are hitting at the same time.”

October 24 , 2023