South African Flash Gala apples find sweet success in India’s growing market

With over 700,000 cartons shipped to India this season alone, Flash Gala has solidified its place as one of the most sought-after apple brands on the subcontinent.

June 11 , 2025

Exclusive interview with Brazil's ambassador to Chile: “Fruit trade can grow a lot”

In an exclusive interview with Freshfruitportal.com, Paulo Pacheco, Brazil’s ambassador to Chile, discussed key topics in bilateral trade, the opportunities Brazil's market offers Chilean products, and advancements in economic relations between the two nations.

June 11 , 2025

Maersk changes transatlantic service due to port congestion in Northern Europe

The company attributed this change to "current operational constraints" that have made maintaining a regular schedule increasingly challenging. This move reflects a broader response to ongoing capacity issues at Europe's largest container port.

June 11 , 2025

California Avocado Month kicks off with successful social media campaign

With approximately 40% of the crop harvested by late May, the California Avocado Commission anticipates continued strong promotional activity through the summer.

June 11 , 2025

California Giant Berry Farms forecasts strong Pacific Northwest blueberry season

California Giant’s GIANT Blueberries, recognized for their size and flavor, are available primarily from March through August. The firm emphasized the growing consumer interest in blueberries, with over half of surveyed consumers having purchased them in the past year. 

June 11 , 2025

The Dominican Republic's plantain industry is shrinking, ADOBANANO tells us why

Both the President and Executive Director of The Dominican Republic's Association of Banano Producers, ADOBANANO, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the three main culprits behind the industry's decline in the past three years.

June 11 , 2025

Historic citrus partnership rekindled as Limoneira rejoins Sunkist

Limoneira will continue to operate as an independent business entity, however, all of its fresh citrus sales and marketing responsibilities, primarily focused on lemons, will transition to Sunkist at the start of the new citrus season.

June 10 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexico’s mango industry eyes new horizons amid U.S. tariff turbulence and climate challenges

Mexican producers are being compelled to adapt to changing conditions and diversify their export destinations in response to recent developments, such as U.S. tariff threats and climate-related challenges.

June 10 , 2025

Cyberattack disrupts operations at leading food distributor UNFI

In statements released through an SEC filing and its corporate website, UNFI confirmed that several systems were taken offline as a precautionary measure, impacting the company’s ability to process and deliver customer orders.

June 10 , 2025

Vietnamese agencies sign 20 MoUs to import billions of U.S. agricultural goods

Vietnam's Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Do Duc Duy, said the signing "highlights the strong commitment and goodwill of the country's business community and government to promote balanced trade with the U.S."

June 10 , 2025