Peruvian mango season ends with strong volumes, but oversupply hits prices

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. 

May 22 , 2025

70 years of Chile's Copefrut: “Our goal is to introduce new varieties across all our fruit types”

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with Copefrut’s General Manager, Andrés Fuenzalida, who reflected on the company’s journey and the evolution of the Chilean fruit industry.

May 22 , 2025

Peruvian avocado supplies hit record volumes as prices fall

A surge in supply has exerted downward pressure on prices. Large-sized avocados, measured at 60-gauge, saw a 14% price decline, while smaller sizes, 84-gauge, increased by 4%.

May 22 , 2025

U.S. fresh apple holdings are 19% higher than the May five-year average

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

May 22 , 2025

Biotalys and AgroFresh partner to protect fresh produce

May 21 , 2025

Port Everglades inks 10-Year agreement with everglades company terminal

May 21 , 2025

Costa Rican banana exports will not be affected by reciprocal U.S. tariff

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.

May 21 , 2025

Honeybear Brands President: 'Strong opportunity for imported Chilean Honeycrisp apples in the U.S. this year'

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

May 21 , 2025

U.S. raspberry and blackberry market to continue growth trend the next 10 years

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

May 21 , 2025

California avocado industry calls for restoration of USDA inspection program in Mexico

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.

May 21 , 2025