Aneberries 2025: The growing industry's awaited congress

Rodrigo Aceves, Vice President of Aneberries Board of Directors, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the 15th International Aneberries Congress and the Mexican berry industry.

February 24 , 2025

Peruvian government to unveil new measures to boost agro-exports

The Peruvian ag sector has long claimed for a reform to accelerate investment and support small-scale agriculture.

February 24 , 2025

New Zealand's fruit exports increase in January

Due to increased agricultural commodity exports, New Zealand's trade balance has so far decreased in 2025.

February 24 , 2025

APHIS establishes a citrus greening quarantine in Mississippi

APHIS is taking this action because citrus greening was detected in plant tissue samples collected from residential properties in Harrison County, Mississippi. 

February 21 , 2025

Turkish citrus production to decrease 36% due to challenging weather conditions

On the Mediterranean coast, where the majority of the country’s citrus production originates, prolonged summer heat and spring-like early winter months adversely affected most citrus orchards. 

February 21 , 2025

U.S. apple holdings drop 5%

The USApple Tracker reported a total of 130 million apple bushels in storage in the U.S. this February, 5% lower compared to last year during the same time and 11% higher than the five-year average.  

February 21 , 2025

Dominus becomes the leading exporter of frozen grapes from Peru

In 2024, the company experienced substantial growth, exporting over 100% more than in 2023. FreshFruitPortal.com spoke with the company's General Manager, Iván Vílchez, to gain insights into this achievement.

February 21 , 2025

UF/IFAS building new AI technology for de-weeding

Weeds are a significant issue for vegetable farmers, competing with crops for resources like water, nutrients, light, and space. As a result, herbicides are used in approximately 90% of vegetable production in the United States.

February 21 , 2025

Cosmic Crisp debuts new interactive website

The website aims to foster engagement and build a community around the brand. It seeks to connect with young urban consumers interested in discovering new products.

February 21 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Organic price premiums for apples and strawberries have been shrinking since 2015

Among the food categories, fresh fruits and vegetables experienced some of the slowest price increases, reflecting an overall trend of stabilization in food costs.

February 20 , 2025