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USDA county offices resume core operations amid government shutdown

Over 2,100 FSA county offices resumed core operations after a three-week suspension of most USDA operations due to a partial government shutdown.
November 03 , 2025

SATI reports strong outlook for 2025-26 South African table grape exports

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) attributes this season's growth to favorable conditions across all five production regions and ongoing improvements in logistics and port operations.
October 31 , 2025

Peruvian blueberry sector updates 2025 export outlook with shorter season and volume decrease

Peru blueberry exports have surged early in the season, reaching 215,000 metric tons—about 54% of the country’s projected 400,000-ton export volume.
October 31 , 2025

New Medfly detections force CDFA to expand quarantine in Santa Clara County, California

The amended quarantine map encompasses 198 square miles, with 47 acres of commercial agriculture, including grapes, olives, oranges, peppers, stone fruits, and tomatoes. 
October 31 , 2025

Fairtrade banana leader Jennie Coleman recognized among Canada's Most Powerful Women

Jennie Coleman, President and Co-owner of Equifruit, North America’s market leader in Fairtrade-certified bananas, was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women of 2025 by the Women’s Executive Network.  This award shines a spotlight on Jennie’s visionary leadership and impact-driven ethos. Since acquiring the company in 2013, she has propelled the company’s growth […]
October 31 , 2025

China's Shandong apple growers face challenges as heavy rains impact crop quality and prices

Sue Wang, marketing specialist at fruit producer Onedayone Group, said Shandong apple market prices will increase due to a shortage of high-quality fruit.
October 30 , 2025

Industry veterans join Pacific Trellis Fruit to strengthen operations and brand growth

"They will positively impact our core strategies of providing first-class customer service and growing the Dulcinea brand,” said Eric Coty, Executive Vice President of the Fruit Division at Pacific Trellis.
October 29 , 2025

Inside the game plan: How produce brands are using sports to promote health and community

Fresh Del Monte and Wonderful Pistachios spoke to FreshFruitPortal.com about their latest sports partnerships and connecting brands and athletes through a love for community lens.
October 29 , 2025

Colombia Avocado Board elects new leadership, amid growing US market presence

The board plays a key role in providing strategic guidance, oversight, and direction for CAB’s efforts to strengthen the presence of Avocados from Colombia across the US retail and foodservice sectors.
October 29 , 2025

Tru-Cape’s 2025 cherry season begins under ideal conditions—growers anticipate strong, early harvest

South Africa’s Ceres region is ripe for its biggest cherry harvest yet, with Tru-Cape growers reporting strong yields and an early start to the season. Investments in cooling and logistics aim to keep fruit quality high as exports expand to Europe and beyond.
October 29 , 2025