US imports of Chilean citrus see slight drop amid drought and market challenges

“The need to explore new markets remains a challenge to prevent the U.S. from becoming a ‘monomarket’ for Chilean citrus,” added the executive director of the Chile Citrus Committee.

February 06 , 2025

Volumes of Zespri's RubyRed Kiwifruit to double this season

The fruit will be available in the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Pacific Islands for the first time this season.

February 05 , 2025

Favorable conditions have South African apple and pear producers optimistic about this season

The Western Cape's apple and pear production areas experienced a late but chilly winter with excellent rainfall. Conditions were favorable during the flowering period, and fruit development was satisfactory.

February 05 , 2025

South African apples regain market access to Thailand

The newly agreed-upon conditions state that all apples exported from South Africa to Thailand must meet specific phytosanitary standards, guaranteeing that the fruit is free from quarantine pests of concern to the Thai authorities.

February 05 , 2025

Avocado market: California boosts supplies, reaches top 2

Prices have decreased across all categories, particularly in the smaller sizes, following the heightened demand associated with the Super Bowl.

February 05 , 2025

Colorado supermarket, King Soopers workers will begin strike on Thursday

Around 10,000 King Soopers workers in several Colorado counties wrapped up the vote over the weekend to begin what the Union calls an Unfair Labor Practice strike. 

February 05 , 2025

Trump's tariff game concerns fruit trade industry

Experts are already discussing the potential damage these import taxes could have on the economy and, most importantly, consumer prices. 

February 05 , 2025

Argentinian fruit market: the first year of Milei's presidency

Agronomist and president of the consulting firm Top Info Marketing S.A., Betina Ernst, analyzed the Argentine fruit industry during the first year of President Javier Milei's administration.

February 05 , 2025

Maersk expands cold storage network with new Rotterdam facility

South African exporter Grape Alliance was the first customer at the Netherlands facility. 

February 05 , 2025

Chilean cherries head to China after Maersk Saltoro resumes operations

Maersk informed Freshfruitportal.com that the ship's owners confirmed that the temporary repairs are complete.

February 04 , 2025