California Governor announces lawsuit against Trump over tariffs

The lawsuit, in the U.S. District Court in San Francisco, asks a judge to pause Trump's tariffs immediately, claiming they are “unlawful and void” under the U.S. Constitution. 

April 17 , 2025

South Africa's apple industry celebrates 363rd birthday

South Africa exports nearly 50 million cartons of apples annually, a cornerstone of the country's agricultural economy. 

April 17 , 2025

Africa's Banana Association of Cameroon has its best quarterly performance since 2018

Seven years ago, the company shipped 11,631 tons but was forced to halt operations due to a local crisis. By September 2018, the company had completely stopped exporting bananas and re-started operations in June 2020.

April 17 , 2025

The rise of pecans in the healthy food segment

As consumers worldwide seek better dietary choices, there has been a noticeable uptick in the popularity of pecan-based products,

April 17 , 2025

Ecuador's banana industry meets with U.S. authorities to reach trade agreement

In an interview with Freshfruitportal.com, José Antonio Hidalgo, executive director of the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE), gave details about the meeting between the Ecuadorian export sector and the Office of the United States Trade Representative.

April 17 , 2025

The FPAA's response to the intention to terminate the Tomato Suspension Agreement

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas said the U.S. Department of Commerce's plan will lead to consumers paying more for vine-ripened, specialty, and Roma tomatoes. 

April 16 , 2025

Elevate your guac game: Naturipe's Avocados are fresh, creamy, and now, always in season

Naturipe Farms is bringing even more delicious, high-quality avocados to the table with a strong, reliable supply from Colombia — so you can enjoy perfectly ripe Hass avocados all year long.

April 16 , 2025

Chilean citrus exports to increase 11% this season as promotions in US grow

The Chilean Citrus Fruit Committee will launch promotional campaigns for clementines, mandarins, lemons, and oranges in the U.S.A. and for lemons in Japan to increase the consumption of Chilean citrus.

April 16 , 2025

Warm weather boosts commercial volumes of UK strawberries

The strawberries, currently being picked, are produced by The Summer Berry Company, located in Colworth, near Chichester, West Sussex.

April 16 , 2025

Suspension of U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement a "major victory" for U.S. ag

The Florida Tomato Exchange says that despite five suspension agreements since 1996, Mexican tomato companies have continued to dump products into the U.S. market.

April 16 , 2025