Latin American banana exporters not happy with low prices in German supermarket

The banana industry appealed against the low sales prices of a German supermarket and the effects of this practice.

March 20 , 2025

Booming Georgian blueberry industry seeks to grow market share in Europe and Gulf countries

Tornike Phanjavidze, the president and founder of the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about plantation growth, new technologies, and market prospects in Europe and Asia.

March 20 , 2025

U.S. Court reinstates Staccato cherry plant patent

As a result, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is now positioned to advance its claim that the propagation, distribution, and sale of “Glory” trees or cherries infringes on the Staccato patent.

March 20 , 2025

Tahiti lime and its potential for Brazilian growers

Research shows that the Tahiti lime adapts well to Brazil's semi-arid local climatic conditions, producing high-quality fruit with simpler management techniques compared to other citrus species.

March 20 , 2025

Port of Oakland container volume up 8.5%

“Strong import growth indicates the resilience of Northern California’s economy and reflects the confidence cargo owners have in our port,” stated Bryan Brandes, the Port's Maritime Director.

March 19 , 2025

Colombian avocado in the U.S.: 'It looks like the beginning of a new era'

Colombia's avocado is experiencing its strongest volume growth to date. The spring-summer 2025 season is already underway.

March 19 , 2025

South African raisin industry growing despite bad weather

It is very likely that even with the weather problems, in 2024-2025 the harvest will be above 90,000 tons.

March 19 , 2025

New Zealand's Agriculture Trade Minister signed MOC with India

In a press release, the New Zealand government said the MOC reinforces its commitment to continue collaborating with India's horticulture sector.

March 19 , 2025

Scientists identify gene that could help citrus withstand the cold climate

The team of researchers found that a gene in Poncirus trifoliata, a hardy citrus relative, is what's behind the plant's resistance to colder weather.

March 19 , 2025

Final stretch of Chilean cherry season sees 51% rise in exports

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke with Javier Saavedra, Commercial Manager at QIMA Produce, who noted that the campaign began with relatively normal prices but that certain quality issues led to a decline.

March 19 , 2025