Chilean cherries kick off 2025-26 season in China with exclusive and profitable TikTok sales

The fruit, harvested in mid-October in Chile’s Colchagua Valley, arrived in Shanghai on Friday and is going for up to $150 per 5.5lbs.

October 17 , 2025

Port of Rotterdam strike comes to an end: Agreement reached after 7-day stoppage

After days of negotiations, the dockworkers’ union announced an agreement to increase wages by between 17 and 20 percent over three years.

October 17 , 2025

Peruvian blueberry exports double as the US and China lead demand

‘Blue gold’ shipments jump nearly 93 percent, putting the country’s 400,000-ton milestone within reach.

October 17 , 2025

IFPA CEO Cathy Burns urges industry to 'Fight for Fresh' amid tariff disruptions and climate change threat

During her keynote at the Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, Cathy Burns outlined how the association’s core beliefs are driving advocacy, innovation, and resilience across the fresh produce industry.

October 16 , 2025

Much more than a side dish: EarthFresh revolutionizes the market with its Butter Potato Program

The company is introducing a range of butter-rich potatoes bred to perform. From chefs and retailers, to everyday cooks, the feedback on these creamy spuds has been overwhelmingly positive.

October 16 , 2025

Catalytic Generators: Over five decades providing safe and efficient fruit ripening solutions

Catalytic Generators created the world’s first easy and safe ethylene applicator for produce ripening. CEO and President Greg Akins talked to FreshFruitPortal.com about how this innovation revolutionized the industry.

October 16 , 2025

From field to forecast: How Trapview is revolutionizing pest management in agriculture

The brand presented Trapview Scouting, a smart pest monitoring platform that uses manual traps, saving professionals time and effort by identifying pests, providing meteorological data, and helping with monitoring.

October 16 , 2025

Backlog and delays persist at the Port of Antwerp as pilots maintain "maximum rest" actions

The suspension benefits the ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge and will remain in effect until October 24.

October 15 , 2025

Wisconsin cranberry growers weather the perfect storm this season

After three consecutive banner years, the state is projecting smaller volumes for the 2025 season. But then the weather lowered the numbers further.  

October 15 , 2025

Groundbreaking cherry harvest in Argentina's Jujuy Valley creates new market opportunity

These early Argentine cherries open up the country to a new niche market for both domestic consumers and early exports.

October 15 , 2025