Post Archive

Poland more than doubled its cultivated blueberry area, from 5,800 to 11,900 hectares. Annual production now stands between 60,000 and 68,000 tons. But this rapid growth has come with fragmentation.

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with David Sandoval, CEO of Fluctuante, who said that today the industry faces different challenges, like water scarcity, especially in the country's northern region. 

The report also shows 20.1 million processing apple holdings, 9% higher than the May five-year average. 

Press Release An estimated 14% of produce is lost between harvest and retail, partly due to spoilage from mold and rot. To help address this global challenge, Biotalys (Euronext - BTLS), an agricultural technology (AgTech) company developing protein-based biocontrol solutions for sustainable crop protection, and AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a global leader in post-harvest solutions for […]

Press Release Everglades Company Terminal, Inc., (ECT) has signed a new 10-year Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement with Broward County, underscoring the Port Everglades' position as South Florida's port of choice and a leading driver of economic growth in Broward County and the state. The Broward County Board of County Commissioners recently approved the long-term […]

CORBANA strongly disagreed with the first macroeconomic report 2025 of the International Center for Economic Policy for Sustainable Development of the National University, which states that fruit shipments could fall 18% due to the tariff measure.

Don Roper spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the condition and volumes of the apples being imported to the U.S. right now.

The raspberry and blackberry market has been experiencing growth for nine consecutive years, seeing 20% growth of $1.1 billion in 2020.

Under the original agreement, USDA employees conducted inspections of avocado orchards and packing facilities in Mexico before shipment to the United States. However, APHIS transferred all orchard inspection responsibilities to Mexico in late 2024. The shift reportedly occurred due to security concerns linked to cartel threats against USDA personnel.

Press release Kapi Kapi Growers, a leading global grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples, bananas, and plantains, has announced team expansion by hiring a new Director of Supply Chain focused on strategic growth initiatives to better support the company's business partners.  Marissa Geoffroy, a 17-year industry veteran, is now leading Kapi Kapi’s logistics team, overseeing all […]