The U.S. NRF's Supply Chain and Customs Policy Vice President 2025 retailer outlook

In a Webinar on the 2025 Trans-Pacific Shipping outlook, Jonathan Gold said retailers must keep an eye out for inflation concerns, weaker consumer confidence, and policy uncertainty in connection to trade. 

February 03 , 2025

California Citrus Mutual CEO: Reported farmworker no-shows "not industry-wide", citrus sector unimpacted

Casey Creamer spoke to Freshfruitportal.com about the state's labor issues amidst deportation threats from the current administration.

February 03 , 2025

Increase in insect detections in avocado packing houses in Mexico worries California growers

APHIS acknowledges that “the number of recent interceptions is notable given the infrequency of such interceptions over the program's history.”

January 31 , 2025

Chile: New phytosanitary inspection site inaugurated for fruit destined for the United States

This is located in the Atacama Region, one of the key areas for producing Chilean table grapes destined for the U.S. market under the Systems Approach protocol.

January 31 , 2025

Kenyan Fuerte and Pinkerton avocado shipments to begin in February

The decision comes after the country's Agriculture and Food Authority conducted a crop survey that indicated sufficient volumes of both varieties are available for sea export.

January 31 , 2025

Peru's efforts to boost mango production and domestic consumption

As a commercial strategy, four trucks will transport a total of more than 80 tons of Kent mangoes from the northern part of the country to Lima.

January 31 , 2025

It’s Bio presents seedless organic tangerine

Its cultivation process fosters a balance with local bee populations and eliminates the need for chemical treatments or protective nets.

January 31 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: California avocado crop promises relief amid soaring prices

Supply shortages have pushed prices higher, leaving consumers and businesses bracing for continued challenges in the coming weeks.

January 30 , 2025

Naturipe Farms ramps up blackberry season from Mexico

With supplies increasing steadily through May, retailers can count on a consistent and reliable supply of Sweet Selections Blackberries.

January 30 , 2025

Ruy Barbosa, president of the Blueberry Committee: "Chile is much more than cherries"

The president of the Chilean Blueberry Committee spoke on Chile's blueberry industry facing logistical problems, the tough competition against Peruvian blueberries, and being second to Chile's national cherry.

January 30 , 2025