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

Brazil will be the first in Latin America to import Korean strawberries

This milestone is expected to contribute to the opening of the world market for Korean strawberries.

March 06 , 2025

University of Florida researchers are looking at vanilla as an alternative to oranges

The university reports there are no large-scale commercial production of the crop in the United States, which imports more than $194 million worth of vanilla beans every year. 

March 06 , 2025

Global berry market forecast to continue growing in a decade

According to the market intelligence platform IndexBox, "the market value increased at an average annual rate of 2.3% from 2013 to 2024, and is projected to continue growing.

March 05 , 2025

Mexican president says country will respond with retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports

Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum, called the move "unilateral," adding that it goes against the trade agreement that Trump signed during his first term.

March 05 , 2025

Walnuts may improve brain function, study suggests

This study is the first to specifically explore the immediate effects of walnuts on brain function in young adults over a single day, adding to prior research discussing the cognitive benefits linked to regular walnut consumption.

March 05 , 2025

Q&A: John Pandol on Californian grape season, import saturation and tariffs

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the Director of Special Projects at Pandol Bros. Inc., who expressed concerns about this season's imported grapes and the effects of tariffs on costs and trade. 

March 05 , 2025