Naturipe Farms announces peak season for southeastern blackberries and raspberries

With Mexico’s blackberry season concluding, domestic production is increasing, positioning Naturipe to meet early summer demand.

June 04 , 2025

Chiquita ceases operations in Panama

In declarations to Panama's TVN, Juan González, a producer in the area, indicated that the losses are incalculable: “It has been six weeks since we have been able to export a container. I have contracts, and I have lost almost 50 thousand dollars."

June 03 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Strong start for 2025-26 California table grape season with Coachella harvest underway

Growers in the region expect harvesting to continue through mid-July before operations shift north to the San Joaquin Valley, where early expectations also look strong.

June 03 , 2025

Taiwan could become a bigger importer of U.S. fruit and tree products, USDA reports

The country's healthy labor market, growing population, and expanding retail sales and spending on food position it as a high-potential country for U.S. agricultural exports. 

June 02 , 2025

Maersk gives exporters sneak peek of new cold store facility in Cape Town

The Belcon Logistics Park will be part of a three-cold storage facility network that Maersk will operate in South Africa before the end of 2025.

June 02 , 2025

Aldi U.S. announces new CEO

The discount grocer has ambitious expansion plans in the U.S., with the intention of opening 800 stores over the next few years, as announced in March 2024. 

May 30 , 2025

BLOOM FRESH will have the world's most advanced center for genetic improvement and fruit technology

The company emphasized that, more than a facility, the BLOOM FRESH™ Breeding and Technology Center is a beacon of the company's bold ambition: to amplify the best of nature by developing healthier, tastier and more sustainable fruits for people around the world.

May 30 , 2025

Understanding the importance of cherries for Chile to face the challenges of the future

Rodrigo Estevez, Commercial Manager of Prize discusses the relevance of cherries for Chile, the current outlook and main statistics, and how to face the challenges of the future.

May 30 , 2025

Dominican Republic table grapes land in the United States for the first time

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the Dominican Republic's Minister of Agriculture, Limber Cruz, and AMFRESH Managing Director of North America, Felipe Kanacri, about quality, updates, and future plans. 

May 29 , 2025

TESCO preliminary 2024/25 financial results show sales growth of 4%

Chief Executive, Ken Murphy, said the company's continued focus on value and quality, coupled with market-leading availability, great prices, and new products, has contributed to its highest market share for nearly a decade. 

May 28 , 2025