USDA delegation visits U.K. advocating for U.S. ag exports after Trump's trade deal announcement

President Trump announced last week a historic U.K. trade deal that will lower tariffs, remove trade barriers, increase market access, and strengthen cooperation on economic security. 

May 14 , 2025

California almond production forecast up 3% from last year

This year, the almond bloom began the first week of February in the Sacramento Valley and peaked mid-month.

May 14 , 2025

Fresh Del Monte to investigate reports of unlicensed Pinkglow pineapple production in Nicaragua

The Pinkglow® Rosé variety is protected by intellectual property rights, which grants Fresh Del Monte complete exclusivity over its cultivation, production, and marketing.

May 14 , 2025

European Union's peach and nectarine consumption to ramp up over the next decade

According to an IndexBox report, the market is projected to increase an anticipated CAGR of +0.1% in volume and +1.2% in value by the end of 2035.

May 14 , 2025

HAB announces collaboration to raise awareness of avocado benefits and boost consumption

HAB continues to invest in research and education aimed at understanding avocados' role in nutrition and encouraging their consumption for a balanced diet.

May 14 , 2025

South Africa's ZZ2 avocados arrive in Shanghai for the first time

Clive Garrett, Marketing Manager at ZZ2, speaks to Freshfruitportal.com about Shanghai's market opening to South African avocados, what it means for the country's industry, and what other commodities he looks forward to getting market access. 

May 14 , 2025

BeeHero announces HeroLink: solar-powered aggregator and transmitter of in-field, in-hive sensor data

The company said the sensor is scheduled for its first deployment across orchards in July, during Australia's almond pollination.

May 14 , 2025

Sun World kicks off table grape season with newest proprietary variety

Now cultivated in more than 10 countries, Sugrafiftythree is continuing to expand as growers recognize its early-season advantages and market potential.

May 13 , 2025

U.S. and China roll back on tariffs for 90 days

The mutual tariff revisions will be imposed by May 14. Trump’s 20% fentanyl-related levies on China, imposed in February and March, will stay. However, each side has agreed to lower “reciprocal” tariffs on the other by 115 percentage points for 90 days.

May 13 , 2025

Sales of organic fresh produce in the U.S. reached $9.5B in 2024

Organic now comprises 12% of total retail produce sales and 7% of overall produce volume, reinforcing its expanding influence in the market.

May 13 , 2025