Oppy celebrates 20-year promise amid Fresh Week

2023 marks two decades of Oppy brand pledge expect the world from us

April 25 , 2023

AgroFresh announces partnership with sensor technology developer

The global exclusive distribution agreement will launch immediately for the northern hemisphere’s apple and pear seasons.

April 24 , 2023

Dole to introduce five new chopped salads

The five new Chopped Kits, will be on supermarket shelves nationally by mid-April. 

April 19 , 2023

Australia leading the harvesting of Kissabel apples in the Southern Hemisphere

Kissabel, a range of colored-flesh apples, varying from pink to intense red are produced by the IFORED project partners, including Montague (Australia), Unifrutti (Chile), Moño Azul (Argentina), Dutoit (South Africa) and Yummy Fruit (New Zealand). 

April 18 , 2023

Planting in Southern Europe to be delayed by drought

Lower volumes for staple foods such as tomatoes could also drive up prices, which have consistently stayed up in the past year even as inflation slows.

April 18 , 2023

Mexican avocado industry says its committed to sustainability and forest preservation

Avocados from Mexico celebrated Earth Day on April 17 with an online presentation about the industry’s commitment to sustainability and forest preservation.

April 18 , 2023

Q&A: Could white strawberries become a new berry category?

Dr. Vance Whitaker spoke to FreshFruitPortal about the development and breeding process of the first variety of white strawberries to be commercialized in the U.S. market; the Florida Pearl.

April 17 , 2023

Michigan Apple Committee announces 2023 Research Funding

MAC looks for projects that improve profitability and production, develop new markets and products and identify consumer trends and facts.

April 14 , 2023

Dole’s new sweet pineapple to hit shelves in mid-April

The new product is sustainably grown in Costa Rica, and it’s scheduled to make its debut in U.S. and Canada select stores in mid-April.

April 12 , 2023

U.S. apple industry stats show reduced volumes

As of April 2023, U.S. fresh apple holdings registered 50.2 million 42-pound bushels. This is down from 53.3 million in April 2022, and down from the five-year average, which is 54.4 million bushels for April.

April 12 , 2023