Agronometrics in Charts: Bright future ahead for Poland’s blueberry industry

Despite frost in May affecting some farms, the 2024 harvest still matched 2023 levels at around 62,000 tons.

June 26 , 2025

California growers welcome Vietnam access for stone fruit without fumigation

California Fresh Fruit Association's Director of Trade, Caroline Stringer, said the approval presents an opportunity for cheaper production costs and widens growers' phytosanitary options.

June 26 , 2025

APHIS seeks public input on pest assessments for imports from South Korea

The USDA's APHIS is calling for public comments on pest risk assessments that could impact the importation of certain fruits and vegetables from South Korea.

June 26 , 2025

Crowley launches first-ever route between U.S. Northeast and Central America

Crowley’s Copán container ship will begin the first voyage on July 3 from Central American to Gloucester City, New Jersey, operated by Gloucester Terminals LLC, a client company of Holt Logistics Corp.

June 26 , 2025

APHIS expands citrus black spot quarantine in Florida

APHIS only allows for quarantined areas' citrus fruit and leaves to be moved, and leaves are not always allowed; other parts of the citrus plant are prohibited. 

June 25 , 2025

Study reveals complex evolutionary history of modern strawberries

New research reveals that modern strawberries are the result of centuries of hybridization among multiple wild species, leading to their complex and genetically diverse makeup.

June 25 , 2025

GrubMarket completes acquisition of Coast Citrus Distributors, expanding tropical portfolio

The private eCommerce food company has finalized its largest-ever acquisition by purchasing Coast Citrus Distributors, a leading U.S. importer and distributor of tropical produce with a nationwide customer base.

June 25 , 2025

“Still so much to do” beyond reconciliation, NABC says on Farm Bill

Director of Government Affairs for the North American Blueberry Council, Alyssa Houtby, told FreshFruitPortal.com why, although the reconciliation is beneficial to the specialty crop industry, the step forward is one limited to fiscal impact only.

June 25 , 2025

Australia: Oz Group takes 50% stake in The Berry Collective, partnering with Mountain Blue

The move creates what Mountain Blue and Oz Group Co-operative say is the country’s largest supplier of blueberries.

June 25 , 2025

Fresh Del Monte celebrates role in making pineapple a “cultural icon”

Fresh Del Monte highlighted how proud it is to be one of the companies behind the United States' consumer increase in pineapple consumption.

June 24 , 2025