The Top Seven
These are FreshFruitPortal.com’s top seven stories of the week. Report alleges US avocado sellers continue sourcing from deforested Mexican land U.S.-based NGO Climate Rights International published a study alleging that…
Harris campaign names rural outreach director
The presidential campaign of Democrat Kamala Harris has named Matt Hildreth, the founder and executive director of RuralOrganizing.org, as its national rural outreach director. Shawn Sebastian, director of organizing at…
Review on parameters optimization for smart hydroponic systems
Hydroponics has emerged as a sustainable alternative to agriculture. However, new technologies such as Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence are needed to keep up with…
The LIVIE Dispenser by SEKOYA
SEKOYA® initially developed the LIVIE™ Dispenser as an answer to the new European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), getting close to becoming EU law which states that as of…
Ron van der Knaap, founder and CEO of Van der Knaap Group, is stepping down
On January the 1st, 2025, Ron van der Knaap, founder and CEO of Van der Knaap Group, is stepping down. He has found his successor in Jelte Veenstra, who will…
Daybreak Sept. 5: Grim farm income numbers expected
USDA is due out today with its latest forecast for farm income, and the numbers are expected to be bad. Look for more new calls for Congress to pass a…
Day 2 of Asia Fruit Logistica ends on a high note
The event organizers said the feedback has been fantastic, with everyone excited to return to Hong Kong, the heart of Asia’s fresh produce industry. Exhibitors are reporting a series of…
USDA revises farm earnings up, though still off 2023
The Agriculture Department has sharply raised its forecast for farm earnings this year, projecting that net farm income will fall by close to 7% from 2023, a far smaller decline…
Ontario invests in craft cider sector
The Ontario government is investing up to $6 million in the Ontario Craft Cider Marketing Fund over the next six years to help provincial craft cideries market their products to…
Westfalia Fruit expands its reach into three key Asian Markets
Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry, announced the celebration of a significant milestone by expanding its footprint into three major Asian markets: Japan, India, and China. “This…