Northwest Cherry season starts early and strong

The California cherry crop season is just about to come to an end, and the Northwest cherries season is already in motion.

June 13 , 2025

Trump plans executive order to ease farm labor shortage

Agriculture Secretary Rollins confirmed the president is considering all options to ease farm labor shortages amid rising deportations.

June 13 , 2025

Avocados From Colombia completes successful campaign with Weis Markets

The organizations joined to launch the Heart of Colombia Avocado Display Contest, designed to drive consumer excitement and increase impulse avocado purchases of Colombian avocados in the United States. 

June 12 , 2025

Amazon deepens Whole Foods integration in grocery reorganization - reports

Under Amazon’s new “One Grocery” strategy, Whole Foods corporate staff will transition to Amazon’s systems over the next year, Bloomberg reports.

June 12 , 2025

Chiquita worker strike in Panama ends: Banana workers reach agreement

Due to the work stoppage at the plantations, Chiquita Panama shut down its facilities, laid off more than 6,000 banana day laborers, and its administrative staff left the premises.

June 12 , 2025

Opinion: Blueberries – Endless growth?

Compared to other berries, blueberries have the advantage of being more transportable, maintaining their quality even after several weeks of travel by ship and truck.

June 12 , 2025

Dole's former owner David Murdock dies aged 102

A self-made billionaire and longtime advocate for plant-based nutrition, Murdock was widely regarded as a visionary in both business and health.

June 12 , 2025

Calavo Growers receives non-binding acquisition proposal

The $32 per share offer for the major avocado grower-distributor represents a 35.7% premium.

June 12 , 2025

South African Flash Gala apples find sweet success in India’s growing market

With over 700,000 cartons shipped to India this season alone, Flash Gala has solidified its place as one of the most sought-after apple brands on the subcontinent.

June 11 , 2025

Exclusive interview with Brazil's ambassador to Chile: “Fruit trade can grow a lot”

In an exclusive interview with Freshfruitportal.com, Paulo Pacheco, Brazil’s ambassador to Chile, discussed key topics in bilateral trade, the opportunities Brazil's market offers Chilean products, and advancements in economic relations between the two nations.

June 11 , 2025