Ecuador, Peru, and Chile weigh in on the U.S. port strike

The ongoing stoppage by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) in U.S. ports from Maine to Texas has put these supplier countries on high alert, as the strike could disrupt shipments of their fruit to this key market.

October 04 , 2024

Chilean cherry season to set new record with 59% export increase

The top varieties expected to be exported are Santina (38.3 million boxes), Lapins (45.7 million boxes), and Regina (24.3 million boxes), with 23.2 million boxes of other varieties.

October 04 , 2024

Avocados From Mexico® obtains the Great Place To Work Certification™ 2024

October 03 , 2024

Uncertainty persists after third day of strike at U.S. ports

Early on Tuesday, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a statement saying it is taking all measures to monitor and address possible repercussions for consumers.

October 03 , 2024

Apeel Sciences provides free coating services support to produce suppliers affected by port strike

October 03 , 2024

Chilean Blueberry Committee is awarded by the North American Blueberry Council

In his speech, Andrés Armstrong expressed that this is a great honor and thanked the Chilean blueberry producers and exporters who voluntarily serve on the Blueberry Committee for their unwavering commitment to the industry's development. 

October 03 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru's blueberry exports surpass 2022-23 season levels

Improved weather conditions this year have allowed producers to bounce back, driving higher volumes of fresh blueberries to international markets.

October 03 , 2024

South African table grape industry foreseeing growth in export volumes

The industry estimates an output of 76.4 million cartons, with the upper limit expected at approximately 78.7 million cartons and the lower limit expected at approximately 74.1 million cartons.  

October 03 , 2024

Peru establishes requirements for New Zealand kiwi imports

The resolution published in the Diario Oficial and effective immediately, states that production sites and kiwifruit packing plants must be registered and authorized by the New Zealand National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO).

October 03 , 2024

Oasis Date debuts as world’s first regenerative organic certified date farm

“I learned about the importance of building great brands by doing what's right,” CEO Adam Cooper told FreshFruitPortal.com.

October 03 , 2024