BerryWorld Strawberries win gold at 2025 Outstanding Food Producers Awards

March 19 , 2025

Colombian avocado in the U.S.: 'It looks like the beginning of a new era'

Colombia's avocado is experiencing its strongest volume growth to date. The spring-summer 2025 season is already underway.

March 19 , 2025

South African raisin industry growing despite bad weather

It is very likely that even with the weather problems, in 2024-2025 the harvest will be above 90,000 tons.

March 19 , 2025

New Zealand's Agriculture Trade Minister signed MOC with India

In a press release, the New Zealand government said the MOC reinforces its commitment to continue collaborating with India's horticulture sector.

March 19 , 2025

Scientists identify gene that could help citrus withstand the cold climate

The team of researchers found that a gene in Poncirus trifoliata, a hardy citrus relative, is what's behind the plant's resistance to colder weather.

March 19 , 2025

Final stretch of Chilean cherry season sees 51% rise in exports

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke with Javier Saavedra, Commercial Manager at QIMA Produce, who noted that the campaign began with relatively normal prices but that certain quality issues led to a decline.

March 19 , 2025

USDA announces $10B emergency assistance program

Authorized by the American Relief Act of 2025, these relief payments are based on the acres planted and those prevented from being planted for eligible commodities in the 2024 crop year. 

March 18 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru’s blueberry exports poised to surpass 350,000 tons this year

According to the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, the country’s blueberry campaign will continue until April 2025, and export volumes are expected to be even higher.

March 18 , 2025

Southern Exposure is an opportunity to discuss the industry's most pressing issues in a family setting

David Sherrod, President and CEO of the Southeast Produce Council, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about this year's Southern Exposure event, their plans for the future, and the industry's current state. 

March 18 , 2025

U.S. warns of possible barring to ships from countries 'causing choke points at key locations'

The shipping passages under investigation are the English Channel, the Malacca Strait, the Northern Sea Passage, the Singapore Strait, the Panama Canal, the Strait of Gibraltar, and the Suez Canal.

March 18 , 2025