Agronometrics in Charts: New varieties drive Chilean table grape industry shift, exports forecast to decline

Chile’s grape industry is in the midst of a transformation—trading quantity for quality. As new varieties gain ground, exports are set to dip nearly 7 percent, signaling a smaller but more modern crop on the horizon.

October 30 , 2025

Argentine cherries kick off the season with good quality and an emphasis on the domestic market

Aníbal Caminiti, of the Argentine Chamber of Integrated Cherry Producers, says the beginning of the season is always capitalized on the domestic market because it offers very good returns.

October 30 , 2025

China's Shandong apple growers face challenges as heavy rains impact crop quality and prices

Sue Wang, marketing specialist at fruit producer Onedayone Group, said Shandong apple market prices will increase due to a shortage of high-quality fruit.

October 30 , 2025

BANA takes on banana crisis: Climate, tariffs, price hikes, and disease threaten North American supply

The banana industry officially welcomed an organization to fight for it amid an historical price hike, tariff pressure, and extreme climate events. Executive Director, Tom Stenzel, talked to FreshFruitPortal.com about BANA's mission and its first steps.

October 30 , 2025

Chilean cherries set for record 2025-26 season, targeting new markets beyond China

Numbers are similar to the estimate published in April and slightly higher than last season’s record crop.

October 29 , 2025

Fresh Del Monte's Q3 2025: Higher banana prices boost sales amid strategic reductions

The company's results were significantly affected by the divestiture of Mann Packing, as well as Fresh Del Monte's exit from "underperforming banana operations in the Philippines."

October 29 , 2025

Inside the game plan: How produce brands are using sports to promote health and community

Fresh Del Monte and Wonderful Pistachios spoke to FreshFruitPortal.com about their latest sports partnerships and connecting brands and athletes through a love for community lens.

October 29 , 2025

Colombia Avocado Board elects new leadership, amid growing US market presence

The board plays a key role in providing strategic guidance, oversight, and direction for CAB’s efforts to strengthen the presence of Avocados from Colombia across the US retail and foodservice sectors.

October 29 , 2025

Tru-Cape’s 2025 cherry season begins under ideal conditions—growers anticipate strong, early harvest

South Africa’s Ceres region is ripe for its biggest cherry harvest yet, with Tru-Cape growers reporting strong yields and an early start to the season. Investments in cooling and logistics aim to keep fruit quality high as exports expand to Europe and beyond.

October 29 , 2025

Opinion | Yes, it rained in California. Here’s why that doesn’t matter.

The fresh produce is marked by volatility, but stakeholders often forget that not everything is an act of God event. Pandol Brothers', John Pandol, writes about the role human decision plays in the inherent uncertainties in the produce industry.

October 29 , 2025