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Blueberries can now be exported to Chile from all U.S. states

The U.S. market is key to the Chilean blueberry sector, and, until now, only fresh blueberries from Oregon, Washington, and California were approved for entry into Chile.
August 02 , 2024

United States fresh papaya imports reach a record high

Despite limited U.S. tropical fruits domestic production, their popularity has increased exponentially in recent decades. 
July 31 , 2024

Turkey's citrus production and exports on the rise

July 29 , 2024

Sales of organic produce show continued growth in Q2

Eight of the top 20 organic commodities experienced growth in both dollars and volume year-over-year.
July 26 , 2024

Peruvian frozen avocado: A developing market

How does the Peruvian frozen avocado business fit into this future strategy? Can frozen avocado exports help the traditional category retain its success and keep growing? ProHass President, Arturo Medina addresses these questions in an exclusive interview for FreshFruitPortal.com.
July 25 , 2024

APHIS removes and reduces Oriental Fruit Fly quarantines in California

Release from quarantine occurred after three generations elapsed with no additional detections in these areas.
July 24 , 2024

US East and Golf Coast strike threat "growing more likely"

The strike would affect some of the country's largest ports, such as New York and New Jersey, Virginia, and Savannah, Georgia, at the busiest shipping time of the year.
July 24 , 2024

California fig season starts earlier than usual

The industry expects nearly 10 million pounds of figs harvested this year, but won't know the final numbers until November. 
July 24 , 2024

Puerto Rico: Fighting anthracnose disease on mango trees

According to the USDA, the disease has been associated with yield losses of up to 60% in different countries.
July 23 , 2024

Drones used in Mexico to improve mango crop productivity

July 22 , 2024