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Frozen Peruvian mangoes making a comeback, with U.S. as key trade partner
Freshfruitportal.com spoke with key industry players to get a sense of the increase in frozen mango exports this season, an analysis of prices, and the product's main destination markets.
May 28 , 2025
Mature Donaldson oranges show promise as potential Hamlin alternative for orange juice
Records show that the tree was first planted more than 30 years ago, around the same time as the Hamlin variety.
May 28 , 2025
Bangladeshi mangoes to make Chinese market debut
The shipment is set to depart today, according to Arifur Rahman, project director of the Department of Agricultural Extension’s exportable mango production project.
May 28 , 2025
Mangoes, avocados drive growth in Peru’s organic exports to EU
Avocado exports stood out with a total of approximately $100 million, followed by table grapes at $92 million, mangoes at $85 million, cocoa beans at $70 million, and frozen potatoes at $40 million.
May 28 , 2025
California Avocado Commission has a new president
Ken Melban joined the Commission in 2011 as director, issues management and has served as vice president of industry affairs and operations, as well as co-executive leader of the organization, since late 2023.
May 27 , 2025
Southeast Produce Council heralds speaker lineup fit for a queen at Southern Innovations
The Southeast Produce Council has unfurled the banner of triumph, heralding a noble assembly of orators for forthcoming Southern Innovations, September 10 – 13, 2025, to be held at the Charlotte Convention Center in the Queen City.
May 27 , 2025
Agronometrics in Charts: Chile poised for largest avocado crop in a decade
Better agricultural practices and favorable weather conditions have not only increased production but are also anticipated to extend the season into June, which will cause the season to be two months longer than the norm.
May 27 , 2025
California citrus growers battle production cost increases in a depreciating market
Casey Creamer, the CEO of California Citrus Mutual spoke to Freshfruitportal.com about this season's main takeaways and the overall state of the industry in the state.
May 27 , 2025
IFPA responds to MAHA report; Urges focus on fruit and vegetable access to improve health
The Association said the child-focused report recognizes that there is work to do to improve the nutritional quality of our food system.
May 26 , 2025
Chiquita Panama carries out mass layoffs in response to plantation strike
The decision came after the “unjustified abandonment of work at our plantations and operational centers since April 28, which continues to this date."
May 26 , 2025
