Chile's blueberry bounce: Fresh exports to rise as new varieties take root

New varietal mix and frozen volumes are set to reshape the Andean country’s 2025-26 outlook, following four consecutive years of export decline.

October 08 , 2025

D.C. Court vacates USDA ruling approving Systems Approach authorization for Chilean table grape imports

In his decision, Judge Ali labeled the initial authorization by USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) as "arbitrary and capricious."

October 07 , 2025

Mexican avocado supply rises in the US, while Europe doubles imports

In contrast, the Chinese market received only 15 shipments, down 29 percent week-on-week. 

October 07 , 2025

Freshfel Europe urges major policy shift to prioritize fresh produce

The trade organization says current approaches are not aligned with public health and environmental objectives and continue to favor ultra-processed foods.

October 07 , 2025

Oppy integrates Dole Diversified North America sales operations

The transition combines both companies’ resources under Dole plc’s Diversified Fresh Produce Americas & ROW business unit.

October 07 , 2025

Pier 500—the Port of Los Angeles’ first new container terminal in a generation projects to boost efficiency by 2035

The project site would significantly increase the point of entry’s cargo efficiency, as it would allow for bigger, next-generation cargo ships.

October 07 , 2025

As Peru gets crowned as the world leading table grape exporter, China emerges as major threat

The Andean nation has experienced sustained unprecedented growth, reaching 4.6 million tons in 2024/25. However, its #1 spot is far from secure, as the Asian Giant is not far behind.

October 07 , 2025

Global fresh cherry production expected to drop over 10 percent in 2025-26

Smaller harvests in Türkiye, the EU, and the US would be partially offset by increased production in China and Chile. It would be the first decrease in global production in six years.

October 06 , 2025

Container Port Performance Index: Key ports in developing nations are on the rise

A new report shows surprising momentum in container port efficiency across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

October 06 , 2025

Taiwan and US pineapple trade deal is almost sealed

Taiwan has agreed to purchase $10 billion of U.S. agricultural products over the next four years in exchange for access to pineapple imports.

October 06 , 2025