Meet the 2026 IFPA board of directors

The 2026 IFPA board will be confirmed by a ballot and begin their service at the 2025 Global Fresh Produce & Floral Show, in Anaheim, California.  

August 21 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: The Peruvian blueberry boom sets course to Asia

The Andean government is making efforts to leave the U.S. behind and make Asia the largest export market for Peruvian blueberries. The aim is already on India and Japan.

August 21 , 2025

Fresh Del Monte recognized with 2025 Sustainability Award

The recognition comes from Business Intelligence Group and emphasized the global fresh produce company´s leadership in sustainability over the years.

August 21 , 2025

Social media in uproar over alleged cadmium presence in Peruvian avocados

Despite the lack of official statements by health authorities in Peru, Chile, or Bolivia, the local side of social media is full of videos questioning the safety of Peruvian avocados and urging users not to buy the product.

August 21 , 2025

Opinion | 50% U.S. Tariff: A test of resilience for Brazilian horticulture

Amid the trade war between the North and South American giants, Margarete Boteon, researcher at Cepea, asks how can the most vulnerable chains maintain profitability and investment capacity without quick, coordinated action?

August 21 , 2025

Catalytic Generators brings proven ripening solutions to Fruit Attraction 2025

The company is set to return to Fruit Attraction in Madrid, Spain, from September 30 to October 2, in Hall 10, Stand 10A25,

August 20 , 2025

South African Flash Gala makes history and celebrates a record-breaking season

The BigBucks variety—commercialized under the Flash Gala brand—made history with the largest volume harvested since the brand's launch, representing a 41 percent increase from the previous season.

August 20 , 2025

Family-owned farms account for overwhelming majority of U.S. total, says USDA

According to the USDA report, 95 percent of America's 1.9 million farms are family-owned. The document also revealed that family farm producers are more likely to be women age 65 or older.

August 20 , 2025

Spanish cherries are finally cleared to hit Chinese market

Spain has finalized an agreement allowing its cherries to enter the Chinese market, marking a new chapter in the countries’ expanding agri-food trade.

August 20 , 2025

Eosta ships first Peruvian Raingrown oranges to Europe

Fruit shipments arrived the first week of August, and the company's plans are to continue sending one container shipment per week for the remainder of the import season.

August 20 , 2025