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

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

California avocado crop could be "one of the most robust in recent years"

The California Avocado Commision says the season is entering into the second half of the harvests strongly, while a Calavo executive notes that abundant global supply levels have helped to stabilize prices.

June 23 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: South African citrus market faces uncertainty over tariffs and AGOA renewal

Approximately 5% of South African citrus exports are exported to the United States, valued at approximately $97.9 million in MY 2023-24. 

June 19 , 2025

Chiquita calls bananas “Likely the Best Snack Ever" in new campaign

The campaign will be promoted across digital, offline, and out-of-home platforms, with messaging tailored to different markets.

June 17 , 2025

Karniel, Giumarra unite under Grapa Global LLC in strategic grape industry merger

June 17 , 2025

Mixed trends in global avocado trade

The United States received a total of 1,522 shipments by the end of week 23, reflecting a 12% increase from the previous week.

June 17 , 2025

Chiquita worker strike in Panama ends: Banana workers reach agreement

Due to the work stoppage at the plantations, Chiquita Panama shut down its facilities, laid off more than 6,000 banana day laborers, and its administrative staff left the premises.

June 12 , 2025

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

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