California Giant Berry Farms announces abundant strawberry crop

The California strawberry industry is gearing up for a peak season from May through June, promising an abundant supply of promotable fruit.

May 13 , 2025

Chiquita Panama to shut down two banana plantations

The company stated that it will carry out the legal and administrative procedures necessary to permanently cease operations in the cultivation and packing areas.

May 13 , 2025

Guatemalan avocados to debut in the U.S. this year, Anaguacate says

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke to Francis William Bruderer, president of the Guatemalan Avocado Producers Association (Anaguacate), to discuss the industry’s progress, challenges, and the current status of market opening in the U.S.

May 13 , 2025

Dole's first quarter 2025 financial results

The organization says it will revise its guidance upward and is now targeting full-year Adjusted EBITDA of at least $380.0 million.

May 13 , 2025

Ocean Mist Farms wrapping up successful spring artichoke season

Ocean Mist Farms’ spring and summer artichokes are grown from perennial plants that perform best in cooler climates and thrive in temperate weather environments, especially coastal areas, with a low risk of frost.

May 12 , 2025

Record turnover Royal HZPC Group

Driven by strong demand for high-quality, resilient potato varieties, Royal HZPC Group is witnessing positive sales and price development in all key markets.

May 12 , 2025

Interview with Iván Marambio, president of Frutas de Chile: Lessons learned from the Maersk Saltoro incident

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the president of Frutas de Chile, Iván Marambio about the current state of the cherry shipment worth over $120 million.

May 12 , 2025

Asian cherry market will continue to grow in 2025, report says

In 2024, approximately 1.7 million tons of cherries were consumed in Asia, representing a 3.7% increase from the previous year. Over the last eleven years, average consumption has grown annually by about 3.9%, with notable fluctuations. 

May 12 , 2025

Brazil: Fundecitrus projects a 36% YoY orange crop increase for 2025/26

The Brazilian organization projects 182 million bearing trees, 30% more fruit, and an orange yield of 869 boxes per hectare, an increase from last year's 687, at 258 fruit per box.

May 12 , 2025

Panama: 900,000 boxes of bananas for export lost due to strike

In a press release last week, Chiquita Panama, the company responsible for banana production, called on all its workers to resume their activities to protect the fruit and guarantee adequate harvesting, packing, and export.

May 12 , 2025