California Berry Cultivars announces commercial release of two new strawberry varieties

These additions join CBC's established varieties, Adelanto, Belvedere, and Alturas, to create a comprehensive portfolio addressing critical production challenges.

March 14 , 2025

Plátanos de Canarias program to help bring awareness to kids of plantain's nutritional benefits

The collaboration's focus is to battle childhood obesity, which the organization says is a front-and-center issue in Spain. 

March 14 , 2025

Africa's largest avocado exporter resumes shipments after six-month suspension

Sea shipments from Kenya were suspended on October 25, 2024, due to immature fruit in varieties including Hass, Fuerte, and Pinkerton. Freshfruitportal.com spoke with Muthomi Ernest, CEO of the Avocado Society of Kenya, about the industry's current state. 

March 14 , 2025

Peruvian trade saw 31% value increase at the beginning of 2025

ADEX President Julio Pérez Alván explained that January marked the ninth consecutive month of growth, partially driven by increased volumes of grapes, mangoes, and cocoa beans.

March 14 , 2025

Limoneira reports increase in revenue in 2025 first-quarter financial results

According to the company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Harold Edwards, these are the fruits of the company's optimization of its revenue mix and transitioning to an asset-lighter model.

March 13 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Why trade tariffs could shake the U.S. avocado market

Mexican avocados have been exempt from tariffs since 1994, but a recently proposed 25% tariff on Mexican agricultural products has caused concern in the sector.

March 13 , 2025

Polish blueberry hub working on market diversification

While interest in a standard level of fruit is increasing, the demand for the premium category is also growing.

March 13 , 2025

U.S. tree nut industry members discuss diversification, India, and marketing efforts

Leaders in the U.S. tree nut industry tell Freshfruitportal.com about their work to penetrate the Indian market, other markets on their radar, and their marketing efforts to solidify their position in new countries.

March 13 , 2025

Quality of Brazilian oranges has dropped this year

The fruit has a lower than desirable brix-to-acidity ratio, which affects the quality of the orange juice.

March 13 , 2025

Report shows Peruvian avocado plantings to slow down in the next five years

Several socioeconomic, climate, and political changes have affected the Peruvian avocado market in the last five years.

March 13 , 2025