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

Fertilizer Catalyst Market projected to increase $1.2 billion in 10 years

Despite the changes in global trade and inflation, there's been a surge in the fertilizer catalyst market in the Asia-Pacific.

April 16 , 2025

Brazil's 2024/25 orange harvest one of the worst in 37 years

Drier weather, higher temperatures, and greening disease are the main drivers behind this season's low production.

April 16 , 2025

Southern Hemisphere fruit exporters express "significant concern" in letter to Trump

In the letter, SHAFFE explains to the U.S. leader that the fresh fruit trade is particularly complex. It is conditioned by seasonal and regional factors that require a well-functioning market to ensure year-round availability.

April 15 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. farm numbers hit a historic low- USDA

Several converging factors are the driving force behind this decline. As smaller enterprises continue to struggle to remain profitable, they are frequently acquired by larger businesses, farm consolidation remains a significant factor.

April 15 , 2025

TIPA shares contributions to Texas fresh produce industry at Viva Fresh 2025

At this year's Viva Fresh Expo, which took place April 10-12 in Houston, Texas, Dante Galeazzi, the President of TIPA, spoke about the association's mission and work in the state. 

April 15 , 2025

Avocado market: U.S. volume drops 37%, Europe exceeds 1,000 containers, Peru leads shipments

Peru continues to lead as the main supplier, with a consistent rise in weekly shipments.

April 15 , 2025

Egyptian grape industry committed to protecting plant breeder's rights ahead of 2025 season

In recent years, breeders have introduced many new varieties of high-performance table grapes to Egypt, which are now successfully cultivated by leading Egyptian growers.

April 15 , 2025

Labor costs top tariffs as key concern for tree fruit industry — Northwest Horticultural Council

Northwest Horticultural Council's President, Mark Powers, told Freshfruitportal.com that the issue of tariffs has always been on the board's radar, but right now, is not top of their list. 

April 15 , 2025