U.S. strawberry export volumes reached highest record in 2024

Strawberries are now the third most valuable fresh fruit exported, behind apples and grapes and ahead of oranges and cherries. 

April 11 , 2025

Executive Director of BANA: "Putting tariffs on bananas is really a mistake"

Tom Stenzel, Executive Director of BANA, told Freshfruitportal.com there are several reasons why tariffs on bananas don't make sense, starting with the fact that they can not be commercially grown in the U.S.

April 11 , 2025

Florida Foundation Seed Producers to introduce new citrus-greening tolerant crops

The six new varieties were developed by Drs. Frederick Gmitter, Jr. and Jude Grosser at the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred, Florida.

April 11 , 2025

Avocados From Mexico gears up for Cinco de Mayo with new campaign

The "Guac Makes the Fiesta" campaign aims to raise awareness and demand for avocados during Cinco de Mayo through various initiatives.

April 11 , 2025

European Commission President responds to Trump’s “paused” tariffs

The commission had previously proposed countermeasures, which were backed by EU Member States and announced on Monday.

April 11 , 2025

Canadian Produce Marketing Association urges governments to exempt produce from tariff discussions

“Keep tariffs out of our business discussions and allow us to do what we do best: be competitive and innovative in one of the most dynamic markets in the world,” CPMA President Ron Lemaire said.

April 10 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Chilean apples outpace American apples in the Brazilian market, benefitting from U.S tariffs

With tariffs expected to remain in place, retaliatory tariffs from U.S. trading partners will continue, affecting U.S. influence in regional and global markets as foreign buyers, such as Brazil, look to other markets for economic alternatives.

April 10 , 2025

Guatemalan government's actions guarantee mango exports to the U.S.

Thanks to the prompt action and collaboration between the two governments, mango exports from Guatemala will continue as normal, just in time for the start of the peak season.

April 10 , 2025

California's melon season is approaching amid U.S. tariffs uncertainty

President of Westside Produce, Garrett Patricio, spoke with freshfruitportal.com about what we can expect this upcoming U.S. melon season, the state of the industry, and the effect of tariffs.

April 10 , 2025

Study shows compound found in certain fruits and vegetables could slow ALS and dementia

Research from the University of Missouri found a natural antioxidant in certain fruits and vegetables, such as kale, berries and endives, may support nerve cell health.

April 10 , 2025