Landing of first shipment marks the official start of the Chilean cherry season in China

The fruit arrived in Shanghai by air over the weekend, with cartons filled with the Cherry Cupid, Royal Tioga, and AG2 varieties. 

October 19 , 2026

WAO’s Zac Bard: Consumer education holds the key to avocado growth

At Fruit Attraction, the executive talked to FreshFruitPortal.com about the summer season, emerging origins, and why growers should support collective promotion.

October 19 , 2026

Mexican table grapes: The challenge of recovering production after two years of weather anomalies

At the Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, Florida, Sergio Lugo, director of Mexico Table Grapes, sat down with FreshFruitPortal.com to analyze the main challenges for the upcoming season.

October 19 , 2026

Wish Farms welcomes a new leadership era with flavor and high-performing varieties at the forefront 

Four months into the job, CEO James Peterson looks to advance the company’s legacy through in-house genetic development and leveraging the “food as medicine” trend. 

October 19 , 2026

New report reveals pesticide residues and regulatory gaps in Australian produce

Findings from random produce testing highlight differing regulatory standards and potential impacts on international trade relations.

October 19 , 2026

Colombian banana sector faces 20 percent productivity drop

Severe weather events, rising input costs, and lower profitability are weighing down growers.

October 19 , 2026

The Global Avocado Summit 2026 highlights the issues redefining the global avocado industry

The event's second edition will feature representatives from Chile, Peru, and Colombia to address markets, production, sustainability, and the new opportunities of an industry undergoing full transformation.

October 19 , 2026

Chinese fresh e-retailer JD Fresh kicks off pre-sales of Chilean AG2 cherries 

The e-commerce giant said the first batch is expected to arrive via air freight on October 23.

October 16 , 2026

Fall Creek’s Paul Nselel: “Better berries can grow demand as well as replace older varieties”

The Chief Commercial Officer talked to FreshFruitPortal.com about new blueberry varieties and whether better genetics can increase consumption while improving grower returns.

October 16 , 2026

Chilean orchards assess crop damage following severe rain and hail

Growers are implementing drying and management strategies as meteorologists forecast more precipitation next week.

October 16 , 2026