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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
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
