GrubMarket completes acquisition of Coast Citrus Distributors, expanding tropical portfolio

The private eCommerce food company has finalized its largest-ever acquisition by purchasing Coast Citrus Distributors, a leading U.S. importer and distributor of tropical produce with a nationwide customer base.

June 25 , 2025

“Still so much to do” beyond reconciliation, NABC says on Farm Bill

Director of Government Affairs for the North American Blueberry Council, Alyssa Houtby, told FreshFruitPortal.com why, although the reconciliation is beneficial to the specialty crop industry, the step forward is one limited to fiscal impact only.

June 25 , 2025

Australia: Oz Group takes 50% stake in The Berry Collective, partnering with Mountain Blue

The move creates what Mountain Blue and Oz Group Co-operative say is the country’s largest supplier of blueberries.

June 25 , 2025

Fresh Del Monte celebrates role in making pineapple a “cultural icon”

Fresh Del Monte highlighted how proud it is to be one of the companies behind the United States' consumer increase in pineapple consumption.

June 24 , 2025

76% of U.S. consumers want more product information - survey

A recent GS1 US survey reports a rise in U.S. grocery shoppers who are curious about their products' contents and paths, and gravitate towards the ones that make that information available.

June 24 , 2025

Berries ZA: Championing growth and market access for South African blueberries

Elzette Schutte, Operations Manager of Berries ZA, told Freshfruitportal.com that one of their key focus point is market access, an area that presents numerous hurdles in South Africa. 

June 24 , 2025

U.S. avocado shipments up 6% amid rising inventories

Avocado markets worldwide experienced volume and price fluctuations, with U.S. shipments rising and Europe seeing increased imports from Peru.

June 24 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru set to overtake Chile as the top South American fruit exporter in 2025

As Peru continues to expand its agricultural footprint, this development not only reshapes Latin American trade dynamics but also underscores South America’s increasing influence in the global fresh produce economy.

June 24 , 2025

Superfresh Growers eyes exports growth, stable pricing in peak cherry season

The leading Pacific Northwest grower and shipper represents approximately 17% of the region's cherry crop, and its orchards in Mattawa, Yakima Valley, and La Grande support a 90-day-plus selling window.

June 24 , 2025

Kroger to close 60 U.S. stores

The decision, announced in its 2025 first quarter financial results, comes after the merger with Albertsons collapsed and the companies became entangled in a legal battle. 

June 23 , 2025