USDA referendum to decide future of National Mango Board. Vote concludes November 12.

National research and promotion programs are approved in a national referendum by industry members covered by the program.

November 03 , 2025

Kiwifruit drives surge in New Zealand’s 2025 fresh fruit exports

Kiwifruit is still the country's most valuable crop export, contributing over $3.66 billion FOB to all fresh produce exports.

November 03 , 2025

Florida eases orange and grapefruit maturity standards for processing season

Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Steve Johnson says that the new standard means processors are now able to accept the fruit, but that they are not obligated to do so.

November 03 , 2025

SATI reports strong outlook for 2025-26 South African table grape exports

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) attributes this season's growth to favorable conditions across all five production regions and ongoing improvements in logistics and port operations.

October 31 , 2025

Peruvian blueberry sector updates 2025 export outlook with shorter season and volume decrease

Peru blueberry exports have surged early in the season, reaching 215,000 metric tons—about 54% of the country’s projected 400,000-ton export volume.

October 31 , 2025

New Medfly detections force CDFA to expand quarantine in Santa Clara County, California

The amended quarantine map encompasses 198 square miles, with 47 acres of commercial agriculture, including grapes, olives, oranges, peppers, stone fruits, and tomatoes. 

October 31 , 2025

Chilean table grape industry condemns the suspension of the Systems Approach: “It’s the most unfair thing there is”

At Fruittrade 2025, experts broke down the impact of the 10 percent tariff as well as the repercussions of the suspension of the Systems Approach on exports to the United States.

October 31 , 2025

Putting taste over size: Driscoll's new CMO is betting on consumer experience and global brand expansion

Driscoll’s first chief marketing officer Jiunn Shih, sat down with FreshFruitPortal.com to talk about his exciting new role and how to expand an already globally recognized brand.

October 31 , 2025

A fresh squeeze on citrus greening: University of Florida breakthrough tree shows HLB tolerance

UF/IFAS scientists developed a gene-edited orange tree that can tolerate citrus greening disease while maintaining fruit quality. It’s not a cure—but it could be a long-awaited comeback for Florida’s industry.

October 31 , 2025

Syngenta Group's Q3 2025 sees important increase in operating profitability while sales dip

The ag-tech company's financial report attributes both the quarter and year-to-date drop in sales to "a managed reduction of the grain trading business in China."

October 31 , 2025