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Agronometrics in Charts: The impact of new U.S. tariffs on blueberry exports

Although the specific implementation details are still under discussion, the message is clear: the main exporters to the U.S. market will now face a new economic barrier that threatens to stall the sustained growth the industry has experienced over the past decade.
April 08 , 2025

U.S. tropical fruits retail prices projected to increase between 9% and 18%

A report by the international cooperative bank Rabobank projects that the U.S. imposed tariffs will significantly raise prices of selected imported seasonal fruits and tropical fruits.
April 08 , 2025

Peru’s ProHass reaffirms commitment to quality and promotion

Peru has solidified its standing as the second-largest producer and exporter of Hass avocados globally. Europe is the leading market for exports, accounting for 57%, followed by the United States at 17%.
April 08 , 2025

Food Industry Association says food customers might have to bear the costs of tariffs 

The Food Industry Association is a primary trade association that advocates for the food industry in the U.S. Its mission is to improve the food supply chain for consumers. 
April 08 , 2025

Mexican table grape industry gathers during challenging times

Freshfruitportal.com attended last week's Spring Summit in San Diego, California, where experts gathered to discuss the industry's most pressing challenges. 
April 08 , 2025

Mexican avocado production and exports projected up in 2025

Exports to the United States totaled approximately 1.18 million tons in 2024, marking a 5% decrease compared to the previous year. The U.S. market accounted for over 80% of Mexico's total avocado exports by volume.
April 08 , 2025

Mexico's APEAM reaffirms commitment to avocado trade amid tariff concerns

In 2024, Mexican avocados contributed $7.5 billion to U.S. economic production, $4.2 billion to GDP, and $2.5 billion in labor income, while income for Mexico reached $6 billion.
April 07 , 2025

First Chilean organic table grapes under Systems Approach to arrive in U.S.

TerraFresh's Chief Operations Officer Fernando Valle told Freshfruitportal.com that the arrival is very exciting because they have been trying to import organic grapes from Chile for many years. 
April 07 , 2025

Chilean blueberries retain majority share in U.S. market amid shipment increase

Andrés Armstrong, Executive Director of the guild’s Blueberry Committee, reported that shipments of fresh blueberries for the 2024-25 season totaled over 90,000 tons, reflecting a 12% increase over the estimated volume.
April 07 , 2025

The Dominican Republic breaks new ground: First container of table grapes just shipped to the United States

Three containers were sealed—one bound for the United States with about 45,000 pounds of grapes and two for the local market.
April 07 , 2025