California stone fruit growers predict a good season, with similar trends to last year

Bo Brett, Chief Financial Officer of Mountain View Fruit Sales, a prominent California stone fruit grower, told Freshfruitportal.com they expect similar volumes from last year.

March 31 , 2025

Fresh Carriers and Zespri celebrate first low-emissions fuel shipment to China

This shipment represents Zespri's inaugural charter for the Greater China region for the 2025-26 season, having departed Tauranga in mid-March.

March 31 , 2025

U.S.: Dole warns port fees on Chinese ships would increase banana prices

Because bananas are a low-profit-margin food and cannot be grown in the U.S., the proposed fees would quickly—and noticeably—increase grocery store prices for U.S. consumers.

March 28 , 2025

South African lemons celebrate first shipment to India in 2025

The South African lemon season looks good, with better sizing than in 2024.

March 28 , 2025

Agriculture and food prices are the most likely to be affected by increased tariffs, study says

The U.S. depends heavily on Mexico for tomatoes, avocados, peppers, and various fruits and vegetables. Furthermore, significant imports of beef, pork, and canola oil from Canada are also noteworthy.

March 28 , 2025

New UF/IFAS study will explore consumer response to genetic editing in citrus

Citrus producers will have opportunities to learn about CRISPR, a technology that enables scientists to edit DNA by cutting specific sections of the genetic code.

March 28 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: The always elusive prey…. the blueberry CLIENT

Guest article by Diego Castagnasso, a fresh produce and blueberry industry expert.

March 27 , 2025

UC Davis strawberry varieties show outstanding results in Jordan and Egypt

In January, nurseries from 12 countries and a team from UC Davis joined Global Plant Genetics Ltd. on a visit to explore advances in fruit genetics.

March 27 , 2025

Zespri RubyRed kiwifruit now available in New Zealand

Zespri RubyRed kiwifruit is available nationwide in the fresh produce section at major supermarkets and fresh fruit retailers from now until June. 

March 27 , 2025

Syngenta reports 10% sales decrease in 2024

The drop in sales was influenced by unfavorable weather conditions and a reduction of inventory levels in crop protection products across various markets.

March 27 , 2025