Fruit exporters turn to Canada for new market opportunities, and the CPMA Trade Show is proof of it

Ron Lemaire, the President of CMPA, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the event and the consumer trends and global trade shifts that make Canada an attractive market for fruits.

April 18 , 2025

Port of Rotterdam still experiencing high delays and congestion after worker strike

Maersk announced the terminal returned to full capacity operations on March 12, but only a tentative agreement has been reached with voting date still pending.

April 18 , 2025

Avocado consumption can aid in gut health, study says

These findings open new avenues for dietary interventions aimed at improving gut health in people with abdominal obesity.

April 18 , 2025

Ecuadorian banana guild to implement compliance evaluation system

AEBE President Jorge Encalada stated that this agreement marks a significant milestone for the organization, as it represents a crucial step towards institutional strengthening and transparency within the association.

April 18 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Weather outlook improves following 2024’s heat-driven drought

2024 brought historic heat to the United States, marking the warmest year in the contiguous U.S. since records began in 1895, according to NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information.

April 17 , 2025

California Governor announces lawsuit against Trump over tariffs

The lawsuit, in the U.S. District Court in San Francisco, asks a judge to pause Trump's tariffs immediately, claiming they are “unlawful and void” under the U.S. Constitution. 

April 17 , 2025

South Africa's apple industry celebrates 363rd birthday

South Africa exports nearly 50 million cartons of apples annually, a cornerstone of the country's agricultural economy. 

April 17 , 2025

Africa's Banana Association of Cameroon has its best quarterly performance since 2018

Seven years ago, the company shipped 11,631 tons but was forced to halt operations due to a local crisis. By September 2018, the company had completely stopped exporting bananas and re-started operations in June 2020.

April 17 , 2025

The rise of pecans in the healthy food segment

As consumers worldwide seek better dietary choices, there has been a noticeable uptick in the popularity of pecan-based products,

April 17 , 2025

Ecuador's banana industry meets with U.S. authorities to reach trade agreement

In an interview with Freshfruitportal.com, José Antonio Hidalgo, executive director of the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE), gave details about the meeting between the Ecuadorian export sector and the Office of the United States Trade Representative.

April 17 , 2025