USDA announces $10B emergency assistance program

Authorized by the American Relief Act of 2025, these relief payments are based on the acres planted and those prevented from being planted for eligible commodities in the 2024 crop year. 

March 18 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru’s blueberry exports poised to surpass 350,000 tons this year

According to the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, the country’s blueberry campaign will continue until April 2025, and export volumes are expected to be even higher.

March 18 , 2025

Southern Exposure is an opportunity to discuss the industry's most pressing issues in a family setting

David Sherrod, President and CEO of the Southeast Produce Council, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about this year's Southern Exposure event, their plans for the future, and the industry's current state. 

March 18 , 2025

U.S. warns of possible barring to ships from countries 'causing choke points at key locations'

The shipping passages under investigation are the English Channel, the Malacca Strait, the Northern Sea Passage, the Singapore Strait, the Panama Canal, the Strait of Gibraltar, and the Suez Canal.

March 18 , 2025

Mexico's Auxiliary Police guard dozens of mango and avocado packinghouses

This deployment is part of the state authorities' commitment to strengthen security at strategic points of the export chain.

March 18 , 2025

Florida's blueberry industry expects standard harvest after last year's market overflow

Ryan Atwood, a Central Florida blueberry and strawberry grower and member of the Florida Blueberry Growers Association, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about this season. 

March 18 , 2025

U.S. avocado supply drops

Mexico continued to lead shipments to the U.S., despite a 24% decrease.

March 18 , 2025

Australian plums debut in Vietnam

Vietnam's plum imports surged 132% last marketing year, which posed a major opportunity for the Australian plum industry.

March 18 , 2025

North American Blueberry Council board of directors election results

The NABC board is charged with addressing issues, opportunities, and industry practices that drive success and profitability in the production and distribution of blueberries in North America and around the world.

March 17 , 2025

Argentine table grapes show promise in the Australian market

Stakeholders eagerly await the first fruits to assess the adaptability of the plants to the soil and climatic conditions of the region.

March 17 , 2025