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Zespri has a promising start to the 2025 season

In mid-April, the first charters with SunGold kiwifruit arrived in Europe at the ports of Zeebrugge in Belgium, Tarragona in Spain, and Vado in Italy.
May 08 , 2025

Taiwan blocks U.S. avocado imports over heavy metal levels

The shipment corresponds to 3,796.8kg of avocados imported by two separate companies, Chiawei Enterprise Co and Ourmart Marketing Co. 
May 07 , 2025

Global melon market on a flat trend pattern, the United States remains main importer

The market performance is forecast to expand with an anticipated CAGR of +1.4% over the next decade, projected to bring the market volume to 35 million tons by the end of 2035.
May 07 , 2025

With genetic material from California, Dominican Republic aims to revitalize its citrus sector

To boost the citrus sector, the Agricultural Bank of the Dominican Republic (Bagrícola) will finance RD$340 million (US$ $5.7 million) to plant 10,000 new citrus groves and recover existing plantations.
May 06 , 2025

AUTUMNCRISP® Grapes: Retail’s Sweetest, Most Snack-able Success Story

From agronomic advantages to shopper loyalty, this is what makes AUTUMNCRISP® a top performer.
May 05 , 2025

Mango market: U.S. imports projected up on increased supplies

Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic are actively harvesting and packing mangoes for export to the United States.
May 05 , 2025

President of Augura: "This is the first time Colombia has exceeded $1B in banana exports"

Emerson Aguirre spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about Colombia's banana industry, its challenges, and its distinctive socioeconomic contribution.
May 05 , 2025

Complete South Africa citrus projection for 2025

The expected total 2025 citrus exports from SA has been calculated after the estimates for late mandarins, which show impressive growth, were finalized. 
April 30 , 2025

U.S. kiwi market projections show steady growth towards 2035

A Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1.5% in volume and 2% in value is expected to be derived from recent upward trends in the industry.
April 29 , 2025

Maureen Lamb, the Camlam Farms successor

Freshfruitportal.com visited the Camlam Farms in Ventura County, Camarillo, and met the Lamb family and the farm's new head, Maureen Lamb, who spoke about the challenges and beauties of working in the family business. 
April 28 , 2025