Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian blueberry exports surge backed by new varieties

The South American powerhouse's blueberry season is off to a strong start, but falling prices and rising competition highlight the need for innovation and market expansion.

August 19 , 2025

80 Acres Farms and Soli Organic merge into a $200M indoor farming company

The merger between 80 Acres Farms and Soli Organic will create one of the largest indoor farming networks in the U.S., with plans to produce up to 20 million pounds of fresh produce annually.

August 19 , 2025

Table grape exporting company hit with AUD$1M fraud fine

According to Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry, the company submitted misleading documentation to the department to obtain phytosanitary certification during the 2017 and 2018 export seasons.

August 19 , 2025

Shipping industry and U.S. tariffs—Navigating unknown waters

Tariffs added an extra layer of volatility to an industry already experiencing a particularly tumultuous moment. But to see the real impact of U.S. trade policy on the shipping industry, experts say we must wait.

August 19 , 2025

IBO Summit makes African debut with big hopes for South African industry

For the first time, the IBO Summit will be held in Africa, specifically in South Africa, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from September 25 to 27, 2025, generating high expectations among blueberry industry members. 

August 19 , 2025

Meet the Cool Elegance—Cool Carriers' newest and largest reefer vessel

The reefer vessel is part of the Cool E series, 880,000 cubic feet, and set to expand and strengthen the Cool Carriers' growing fleet.

August 18 , 2025

Hapag-Lloyd reports transport volume increase despite market volatility

The company has refined its 2025 earnings outlook, noting that the forecast remains subject to considerable uncertainty due to geopolitical risks and volatile freight rates.

August 18 , 2025

BeeHero's Yuval Regev: "Even the best beekeepers can benefit from a data-driven approach"

The BeeHero executive told FreshFruitPortal.com about the importance of adopting a data-driven approach to pollination and how the company helps make beekeepers’ and growers’ jobs easier.

August 18 , 2025

U.S. tariff hike puts Costa Rican pineapple industry on high alert

Costa Rica’s pineapple industry is monitoring potential impacts after the U.S. raised the import tariff from 10 to 15 percent, with government negotiations underway.

August 18 , 2025

U.S. apple production still on the rise after three years, industry has “real opportunity” in exports

The Outlook Report estimates apple production of 11.7 billion pounds this year, and ranks Gala as the top favorite.

August 15 , 2025