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India imposes strict measures for Polish blueberry imports

India seeks to protect its growing blueberry market, currently valued at $60 million, which is expanding thanks to consumer conscience about the fruit's health benefits. 
September 03 , 2024

Camposol anticipates early volumes for the 2024-25 blueberry season

The company is optimistic about matching last season's strong performance, with expectations of higher overall volumes and availability extending into February.
September 02 , 2024

Chile could export more than 100 million cherry boxes next season

The newly elected president of the Cherry Committee of Chile, Mario Edwards Correa, speaks on projections for the upcoming season.
September 02 , 2024

Japan's cherry production decreases due to changing climate

According to the August Stone Fruit Annual report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Japan's cherry production has been substantially impacted by high temperatures in the largest volume production region. The Fresh cherry production in the 2024/25 marketing year (MY) is estimated to fall to 14,700 metric tons (MT), due to a decrease in domestic […]
September 02 , 2024

Panama Canal updates Transit Reservation System rates

These adjustments include the new long-term slot allocation (LoTSA) method, a new plan designed to improve our business model and service quality, providing “certainty, predictability, and reliability,” the entity said in a release.
August 31 , 2024

The Top Seven

These are FreshFruitPortal.com's top seven stories of the week.
August 31 , 2024

APHIS modifies conditions for Sweet Orange scab-quarantined areas

The new Federal Order allows movement to non-contiguous SOS-quarantined areas under a limited permit.
August 30 , 2024

Higher mango export volumes expected September and October

Despite forecasts of a decrease in both Mexican and Brazilian mango shipments this 2024 season, the latest mango crop report by the National Mango Board anticipates that overall mango volume shipments from week 35 (08/31/2024) to week 40 (10/05/2024) will be about 6% higher year over year (YOY). Currently, the Keitt variety is the main […]
August 30 , 2024

California is now free of invasive fruit fly

With its successful eradication, quarantines have been lifted in Contra Costa, Los Angeles, Orange, Sacramento, San Bernardino, Santa Clara, San Diego, Riverside, and Ventura counties.
August 30 , 2024

Dried fruit market forecast to grow thanks to health-conscious consumers

The dried fruit market grew from $10.98 billion in 2023 to $11.60 billion in 2024, according to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com. The market is projected to reach $16.20 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.70%. The main drivers of market growth include health-conscious consumers, the increasing use of dried fruits in […]
August 30 , 2024