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Peru’s pecan sector spans over 3,700 acres, primarily concentrated in the Ica region. Production is also significant in Chincha, Pisco, Huaral, Huaura, Barranca, Cañete, and Arequipa.

The facility is located in Rincon, only 30 minutes from the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal), and is projected generate $65 million for the state of Georgia.

Diego Castagnasso, a fresh produce and blueberry industry expert, analyzes the crossed market signals coming from the Peruvian blueberry market.

Wholesale fresh produce distributor Ben B. Schwartz & Sons is expanding its distribution into the Midwest and the South, reaching states such as North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri.  While the company has been actively serving customers throughout the Midwest, Eastern, and Southeastern US for decades, this is the first time it has expanded […]

Researchers speak with FreshFruitPortal.com about new research that unveiled why the tests used to detect two major blueberry viruses for decades kept failing, even for clearly infected fruit.

Kersten brings over 20 years of experience and extensive market knowledge to Planasa. He has built his career in the global berry industry, with a strong focus on blueberries and strawberries.

US tariffs have Colombian exporters doing the math, eyeing market gaps, sharpening competitive edges—and navigating old trade hurdles.

In an exclusive interview with FreshFruitPortal.com, Reyes stated that his role will be to protect the brand and strengthen the company’s foothold in the highly competitive US market.

Leading global blueberry genetics and nursery company Fall Creek Farm & Nursery appointed Marc de Beer as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 13, 2025. De Beer brings two decades of leadership experience in animal nutrition and genetics to Fall Creek. Most recently, he served as President of Aviagen North America, a global leader in poultry […]

A lemon will be considered "seedless" if, in a sample of 100 units, no more than six contain seeds, whether fully developed or undeveloped. The guidelines would not affect the grade of the fruit.