The Top Seven

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

May 25 , 2024

Berries rank first in organic fresh produce sales

Overall organic produce sales in the U.S. reached $9.6 billion in 2023, up 1.6% from the prior year, according to data from the State of Organic Produce 2023 report. 

May 24 , 2024

Yello apple will return to selected groceries

May 23 , 2024

South Korean imports of tropical fruit at an all-time high

The government has been spearheading an effort to diversify supply to alleviate the high fruit prices of apples and pears, which are the main culprits behind price spikes.

May 23 , 2024

Three robots from Sorma for automation of the post-harvest process

The solutions are able to support human labor in the phases of emptying the fruit onto the conveyor belt and filling pockets and boxes.

May 22 , 2024

New Zealand's apple planted area USDA forecast

May 21 , 2024

South African apple and pear exports projected up in 2024

Exports will be driven by growth in bi-red apples such as Gala, Cripps Red, and Big Bucks in the Pink Lady variety.

May 21 , 2024

Peru approves temporary lifting of suspension of phytosanitary requirements for Chilean apples and stone fruit

Given the resolution, the phytosanitary certification processes for apples and fresh stone fruits can now be restarted, as long as they comply with the agreed points for the shipment of these species.

May 19 , 2024

The US sees organic produce record sales

The increase of dollar sales in the organic market was driven more by pricing than unit sales, but the report does show a boost in organic purchases regardless of higher pricing.

May 17 , 2024

US sees an increase in agricultural exports to Romania

May 16 , 2024