Lemons from Portugal closer to accessing Brazil

Portugal's Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, José Manuel Fernandes said that lemons are “a product sought after by Brazil” and that Portugal expects to find a “highly favorable” market in the South American country.

March 07 , 2025

Daily mango consumption may improve insulin sensitivity

Conducted at the Illinois Institute of Technology with 48 adults aged 20 to 60, the study compared the effects of fresh mangos to a calorie-matched control food, on inflammation and insulin sensitivity.

March 07 , 2025

California's almond industry knows a diverse export market is essential in the face of tariffs

Rick Kushman, spokesperson for the Almond Board of California, said to Freshfruitportal.com that "while China continues to be an important market, California almonds are shipped to more than 100 destinations, therefore maintaining a diverse export program is essential."

March 07 , 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump delays tariffs on goods from Mexico

Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that Mexico will not be required to pay tariffs on anything that falls under the USMCA, the trade deal between the US, Mexico, and Canada, for a month.

March 06 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: E”BLUE”LUTION… From selling fruit… to selling plants?

Fresh produce and blueberry industry expert Diego Castagnasso analyzes new trends in the blueberry industry.

March 06 , 2025

Greater China was a standout market for Zespri in 2024

The company's President of Greater China, Michael Jiang, indicated high growth across the region, with 42.6 million trays sold in mainland China, 8.6 million in Taiwan, and 3 million in Hong Kong. 

March 06 , 2025

What Chilean cherry exporters can learn from the Maersk Saltoro ship disaster

Manuel José Alcaino, president of Decofrut, told Freshfruitportal.com that, despite being a tragedy, this situation is a lesson to be learned, and the possibility of increasing shipments to the U.S.

March 06 , 2025

Sales of Spanish fruits and vegetables in the U.S. grew 20% YOY in 2024

The United States ranks 20th among the top destinations for Spanish horticultural products, so as a whole and at the sectoral level, it would not be one of the most damaged if the United States imposed tariffs on the country.

March 06 , 2025

UF/IFAS-bred strawberries show chilli thrips resistance

Over the past two decades, chilli thrips have expanded from Asia to several regions in the United States, including Florida, Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, and the Northeast.

March 06 , 2025

'The future looks bright for South Africa's apple and pear industry': a look at the 2025 season

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with Jacques du Preez, Hortgro's Trade and Markets General Manager, about the current state of South Africa's apple and pear season. 

March 06 , 2025