New certified Jerte cherry varieties to boost production

Due to the rainfall recorded in the spring, the season is delayed by 15 days. Despite the weather, good quality fruit is forecast. 

May 29 , 2025

Dominican Republic table grapes land in the United States for the first time

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the Dominican Republic's Minister of Agriculture, Limber Cruz, and AMFRESH Managing Director of North America, Felipe Kanacri, about quality, updates, and future plans. 

May 29 , 2025

Ocean Mist Farms welcomes industry veteran Jeff Fulton

Ocean Mist Farms, North America's leading grower and shipper of fresh artichokes, is pleased to announce the addition of Jeff Fulton as Senior Director of Commodity Vegetable Sales.

May 28 , 2025

TESCO preliminary 2024/25 financial results show sales growth of 4%

Chief Executive, Ken Murphy, said the company's continued focus on value and quality, coupled with market-leading availability, great prices, and new products, has contributed to its highest market share for nearly a decade. 

May 28 , 2025

Frozen Peruvian mangoes making a comeback, with U.S. as key trade partner

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with key industry players to get a sense of the increase in frozen mango exports this season, an analysis of prices, and the product's main destination markets.

May 28 , 2025

Mature Donaldson oranges show promise as potential Hamlin alternative for orange juice

Records show that the tree was first planted more than 30 years ago, around the same time as the Hamlin variety.

May 28 , 2025

Bangladeshi mangoes to make Chinese market debut

The shipment is set to depart today, according to Arifur Rahman, project director of the Department of Agricultural Extension’s exportable mango production project.

May 28 , 2025

Mangoes, avocados drive growth in Peru’s organic exports to EU

Avocado exports stood out with a total of approximately $100 million, followed by table grapes at $92 million, mangoes at $85 million, cocoa beans at $70 million, and frozen potatoes at $40 million.

May 28 , 2025

California Avocado Commission has a new president

Ken Melban joined the Commission in 2011 as director, issues management and has served as vice president of industry affairs and operations, as well as co-executive leader of the organization, since late 2023.

May 27 , 2025

Southeast Produce Council heralds speaker lineup fit for a queen at Southern Innovations

The Southeast Produce Council has unfurled the banner of triumph, heralding a noble assembly of orators for forthcoming Southern Innovations, September 10 – 13, 2025, to be held at the Charlotte Convention Center in the Queen City.

May 27 , 2025