One of the best Colombian avocado seasons for Naturipe, aligned with increasing U.S. demand

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with Angela Tallant, the Senior Director of Sales and Business Development of Naturipe Avocado Farms Division, who discussed some of the main reasons behind the growth of avocados in Colombia.

April 01 , 2025

The Dominican Republic will officially start shipping table grapes to the U.S.

The first harvest of commercial grapes is scheduled for April, and a trial shipment will be sent to the United States shortly thereafter.

March 31 , 2025

South Africa: Export challenges mount for apple exporters due to severe disruptions at Cape Town port

Two weeks' worth of apple shipments arrived simultaneously in multiple markets, leading to price fluctuations and logistical bottlenecks.

March 31 , 2025

PIQA pears kick off 2025 campaign in China

Originating from New Zealand, PIQA Red is an interspecific pear variety developed over 20 years. It results from combining characteristics of European, Chinese, and Japanese pears.

March 31 , 2025

California stone fruit growers predict a good season, with similar trends to last year

Bo Brett, Chief Financial Officer of Mountain View Fruit Sales, a prominent California stone fruit grower, told Freshfruitportal.com they expect similar volumes from last year.

March 31 , 2025

Fresh Carriers and Zespri celebrate first low-emissions fuel shipment to China

This shipment represents Zespri's inaugural charter for the Greater China region for the 2025-26 season, having departed Tauranga in mid-March.

March 31 , 2025

U.S.: Dole warns port fees on Chinese ships would increase banana prices

Because bananas are a low-profit-margin food and cannot be grown in the U.S., the proposed fees would quickly—and noticeably—increase grocery store prices for U.S. consumers.

March 28 , 2025

South African lemons celebrate first shipment to India in 2025

The South African lemon season looks good, with better sizing than in 2024.

March 28 , 2025

Agriculture and food prices are the most likely to be affected by increased tariffs, study says

The U.S. depends heavily on Mexico for tomatoes, avocados, peppers, and various fruits and vegetables. Furthermore, significant imports of beef, pork, and canola oil from Canada are also noteworthy.

March 28 , 2025

New UF/IFAS study will explore consumer response to genetic editing in citrus

Citrus producers will have opportunities to learn about CRISPR, a technology that enables scientists to edit DNA by cutting specific sections of the genetic code.

March 28 , 2025