South African table grape industry breaks export record and expands presence in the U.S.

South Africa has been exporting fresh table grapes to the United States for over two decades, with an average annual growth rate of 19% over the last five years.

June 09 , 2025

New "ripen at home" bananas from Tesco aim to cut food waste

The initiative comes at a time when the UK is recording strong demand for bananas, with around 4 billion sold last year.

June 09 , 2025

Q&A: Peruvian avocados prepare for their “moment of truth”

Peru's 2025 avocado campaign looks promising. José Antonio Castro, president of ProHass, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the industry's current state, challenges, and this year’s campaign focus on strategic markets like the United States, Chile, and Asia.

June 09 , 2025

Port of Wilmington and Chiquita sign agreement to extend supply chain services

The company that operates the Port of Wilmington says they've signed an agreement with Chiquita Brands to remain the company's mid-Atlantic distribution hub.

June 06 , 2025

Peruvian Avocado Commission announces marketing plans to continue widening U.S. consumer reach

Avocados from Peru, the national brand of the Peruvian Avocado Commission, lays out its 2025 strategies to keep the fruit in the North American country's avocado consumers' eyes.

June 06 , 2025

Pennsylvania files lawsuit against USDA over local food program termination

Despite an appeal, outreach to Secretary Brooke Rollins, and meetings in Washington, D.C., the USDA ultimately terminated the Local Food Purchasing Assistance (LFPA) Program agreement in May 2025.

June 06 , 2025

Avocados help SNAP and WIC shoppers make healthier choices, boosting produce sales

A new study from the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) reveals the growing influence of avocados in driving healthier grocery decisions.

June 06 , 2025

Mango consumption supports postmenopausal heart and metabolic health, study says

The research focused on how eating approximately two servings (330 grams or about 1.5 cups) of mango daily over a two-week period affected blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

June 06 , 2025

Chilean table grapes: Current state, challenges, and U.S. market outlook

Andro Vidal, Commercial Manager at Exportadora Subsole, delivered a detailed presentation on the current state of table grape production and exports in the country.

June 06 , 2025

Mission Produce achieves record revenue during the second quarter

The growth in sales was mainly driven by robust avocado pricing due to Mexican supply constraints.

June 05 , 2025