The Dominican Republic's plantain industry is shrinking, ADOBANANO tells us why

Both the President and Executive Director of The Dominican Republic's Association of Banano Producers, ADOBANANO, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the three main culprits behind the industry's decline in the past three years.

June 11 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexico’s mango industry eyes new horizons amid U.S. tariff turbulence and climate challenges

Mexican producers are being compelled to adapt to changing conditions and diversify their export destinations in response to recent developments, such as U.S. tariff threats and climate-related challenges.

June 10 , 2025

South African table grape industry breaks export record and expands presence in the U.S.

South Africa has been exporting fresh table grapes to the United States for over two decades, with an average annual growth rate of 19% over the last five years.

June 09 , 2025

Q&A: Peruvian avocados prepare for their “moment of truth”

Peru's 2025 avocado campaign looks promising. José Antonio Castro, president of ProHass, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the industry's current state, challenges, and this year’s campaign focus on strategic markets like the United States, Chile, and Asia.

June 09 , 2025

Spain strengthens its position as a key tropical fruit market and bets on new varieties

With rising European demand, increasingly specialized national production, and a strong commitment to innovation, Spain is positioning itself as the epicenter of tropical and exotic fruit in Europe.

June 05 , 2025

Naturipe Farms announces peak season for southeastern blackberries and raspberries

With Mexico’s blackberry season concluding, domestic production is increasing, positioning Naturipe to meet early summer demand.

June 04 , 2025

Chiquita ceases operations in Panama

In declarations to Panama's TVN, Juan González, a producer in the area, indicated that the losses are incalculable: “It has been six weeks since we have been able to export a container. I have contracts, and I have lost almost 50 thousand dollars."

June 03 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Strong start for 2025-26 California table grape season with Coachella harvest underway

Growers in the region expect harvesting to continue through mid-July before operations shift north to the San Joaquin Valley, where early expectations also look strong.

June 03 , 2025

Taiwan could become a bigger importer of U.S. fruit and tree products, USDA reports

The country's healthy labor market, growing population, and expanding retail sales and spending on food position it as a high-potential country for U.S. agricultural exports.

June 02 , 2025

Maersk gives exporters sneak peek of new cold store facility in Cape Town

The Belcon Logistics Park will be part of a three-cold storage facility network that Maersk will operate in South Africa before the end of 2025.