California: Oppy and G&M Farms collaborate on new berry options

The collaboration brings new offerings to Oppy’s berry program, including Mango Kist and Maui Sunset blueberries and Sugar Diamond blackberries.

March 27 , 2025

Frozen cherries: A new alternative for Chilean exports with U.S. as main target

The cherry freezing business initially utilized the smaller fruits left over from fresh selection operations. However, the industry has noted a shift towards a more specialized product.

March 27 , 2025

Albertsons responds to Kroger’s new claims

A spokesperson for Albertsons reached out to FreshFruitPortal.com to respond Kroger's recent claims, in which the latter accused the Idaho-based grocer of intentionally undermining the $25 billion merger.

March 26 , 2025

Bloom Fresh appoints new general manager for Southeast Asia, Korea, Australia & NZ

The company says this appointment shows their belief in the vast growth potential in the table grape, cherry, raisin, and blueberry industries in these parts of the world.

March 26 , 2025

Kroger declined Albertsons’ $800M merger settlement, lawsuit says

New documents in the lawsuit filed by the Boise, Idaho-based grocery chain against Kroger reveal that Albertsons proposed an $800 million settlement to resolve the case with federal regulators, however the Cincinnati-based grocer has responded to these allegations with its own legal filing.

March 26 , 2025

Shaping the future for the dragon fruit market

Packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, this fruit has gained traction among health-conscious consumers who seek nutritious ingredients for a balanced diet.

March 26 , 2025

California Giant Berry Farms announces volume increase for blueberries this season

Early harvests underway and a focus on delivering exceptional quality have made for a promising start to the domestic blueberry season. 

March 26 , 2025

Colombian avocados: "If we continue our growth rate, we will soon solidify our position in the North American market"

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the president of the National Federation of Avocado Producers of Colombia, who discussed two key points when supplying international markets: maintaining volume and delivering a high-quality product. 

March 26 , 2025

Sun World expands global reach with five new AUTUMNCRISP marketers

Sun World, an international leader in produce licensing with one of the largest and longest-running breeding programs, today announced the addition of five leading produce companies from Italy to its roster of authorized marketers, marking the further expansion of the AUTUMNCRISP grape network.

March 25 , 2025

South African citrus export projections show 'balanced growth and excellent quality'

Long-term projections still show that if all role-players work together to address challenges, the industry can reach its target of exporting 260 million cartons by 2032 and, in the process, create 100,000 new jobs.

March 25 , 2025