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Citrus production and value continue to drop in Florida

U.S. citrus production is now dominated by California, accounting for 79% of total production, but that was not always the case.
March 28 , 2024

Dole terminates Fresh Express deal under antitrust pressure

In a release Thursday morning, the company said the decision resulted from the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to pursue litigation to prevent the transaction. 
March 28 , 2024

Agronometrics Interviews: Perspectives from Fruit Logistica 2024: Herbert Widmann GmbH

Jan-Henrik zum Felde, Key Account Manager at Herbert Widmann GmbH, discusses blueberry markets and the company's global reach.
March 28 , 2024

Guatemalan Hass avocados pass important APHIS hurdle

Guatemalan Hass avocados have achieved a significant step towards gaining access to the United States market.
March 27 , 2024

New Zealand kiwifruit gets tariff relief under EU trade deal

The deal will remove tariffs on exports like New Zealand kiwifruit, and benefit the country’s meat and dairy industry.
March 27 , 2024

The bigger picture of Trader Joe’s banana price increase

Trader Joe’s, known for its wide array of unique products and comparably low market prices, told FreshFruitPortal.com by email that the decision to increase the price by almost 20% was made because of cost changes. 
March 27 , 2024

Colombia’s CorpoHass allies with sustainability network CECODES

Through this collaboration, the sector hopes to implement “knowledge into tangible actions, driving economic growth, environmental conservation, and social progress within the country,” a release said.
March 27 , 2024

Baltimore rescue continues, as distributors navigate new East Coast routes

President Biden said the government will work to rebuild the bridge as quickly as possible and expects the federal government to fund the construction. 
March 27 , 2024

Colorado will be first to hear arguments against Kroger-Albertsons merger

Colorado is one of eight states, along with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that has sued to stop the merger from occurring.
March 27 , 2024

Parallel UK and EU farmer protests underline economic anxieties

Multiple farmer protests continued across the UK and EU in opposition to trade policies, environmental agreements and other regulations. 
March 27 , 2024