Spanish cherry campaign delayed

Expectations for this year are optimistic, projecting a typical season in terms of volume and good fruit sizes.

April 24 , 2025

APHIS establishes and expands Mexican fruit fly quarantine in Texas

To combat the spread of the Mexican fruit fly to non-infested areas of the United States and protect foreign trade, APHIS is implementing strict safeguarding measures and regulations on the interstate movement of regulated articles.

April 24 , 2025

Kissabel apples advance toward commercial volumes in the Southern Hemisphere

The range of apples with pink to deep red flesh continues its development phase in Australia, Argentina, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa, thanks to partners in the IFORED program.

April 24 , 2025

USDA announces $340M in disaster relief for farmers and rural communities

Secretary Rollins made this announcement in North Dakota, where the USDA is allocating over $5 million to repair electric infrastructure damaged by severe storms and wildfires.

April 24 , 2025

Understanding the capacity of the U.S. market for Chilean cherries

During the Global Cherry Summit 2025, Victor Arriagada, managing director of Forever Fresh LLC spoke about cherry production in the U.S. and what Chile should do to increase its presence in the country.

April 24 , 2025

Hortifrut achieves B Corp Certification worldwide

The B Corp Certification is awarded to companies that meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in their management.

April 23 , 2025

Alico turns to real estate development after ending citrus operations in Florida

Back in January, the company said it had been facing increasing financial challenges from citrus greening disease and adverse weather for several seasons.

April 23 , 2025

Colombian authorities make major cocaine seizure

In a statement, the police noted that the seizure prevented the entry of "approximately 3.5 million doses into international markets, thereby protecting global public health."

April 23 , 2025

Cosco Shipping says US actions on China's logistics and shipbuilding are discriminatory

The United States Trade Representative announced it will implement a series of tariffs on owners and operators of China-based vessels after 180 days.

April 23 , 2025

Chilean cherry industry is “committed to further growth”

Chilean Cherry Committee Executive Director Claudia Soler analyzed the variables that influenced the previous season, drawing on studies conducted with importers and retailers in China.

April 22 , 2025