Peruvian blueberry sector updates 2025 export outlook with shorter season and volume decrease

Peru blueberry exports have surged early in the season, reaching 215,000 metric tons—about 54% of the country’s projected 400,000-ton export volume.

October 31 , 2025

New Medfly detections force CDFA to expand quarantine in Santa Clara County, California

The amended quarantine map encompasses 198 square miles, with 47 acres of commercial agriculture, including grapes, olives, oranges, peppers, stone fruits, and tomatoes. 

October 31 , 2025

Chilean table grape industry condemns the suspension of the Systems Approach: “It’s the most unfair thing there is”

At Fruittrade 2025, experts broke down the impact of the 10 percent tariff as well as the repercussions of the suspension of the Systems Approach on exports to the United States.

October 31 , 2025

Putting taste over size: Driscoll's new CMO is betting on consumer experience and global brand expansion

Driscoll’s first chief marketing officer Jiunn Shih, sat down with FreshFruitPortal.com to talk about his exciting new role and how to expand an already globally recognized brand.

October 31 , 2025

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