Guatemalan avocados to debut in the U.S. this year, Anaguacate says

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke to Francis William Bruderer, president of the Guatemalan Avocado Producers Association (Anaguacate), to discuss the industry’s progress, challenges, and the current status of market opening in the U.S.

May 13 , 2025

Interview with Iván Marambio, president of Frutas de Chile: Lessons learned from the Maersk Saltoro incident

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the president of Frutas de Chile, Iván Marambio about the current state of the cherry shipment worth over $120 million.

May 12 , 2025

Asian cherry market will continue to grow in 2025, report says

In 2024, approximately 1.7 million tons of cherries were consumed in Asia, representing a 3.7% increase from the previous year. Over the last eleven years, average consumption has grown annually by about 3.9%, with notable fluctuations. 

May 12 , 2025

Brazil: Fundecitrus projects a 36% YoY orange crop increase for 2025/26

The Brazilian organization projects 182 million bearing trees, 30% more fruit, and an orange yield of 869 boxes per hectare, an increase from last year's 687, at 258 fruit per box.

May 12 , 2025

Panama: 900,000 boxes of bananas for export lost due to strike

In a press release last week, Chiquita Panama, the company responsible for banana production, called on all its workers to resume their activities to protect the fruit and guarantee adequate harvesting, packing, and export.

May 12 , 2025

Maersk reports "solid results in increasingly volatile environment"

The company said the results represent a good start to the year and were driven by solid profitability in Ocean, operational improvements in Logistics & Services, and higher volumes in Terminals.

May 09 , 2025

Strategies and objectives of the avocado industry in Jalisco

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the president of APEAJAL, who analyzed the current situation of the Jalisco avocado industry, the relevance of the Japanese market and the projections for the season.

May 09 , 2025

California Avocado Commission's response to Taiwan's blocking of U.S. avocado imports

California Avocado Commission's Ken Melban and Tim Spann spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about Taiwan's decision to reject nearly 4,000 kg of avocados, and their precaution with cadmium.

May 09 , 2025

Born Farms achieves new milestone, solidifying commitment to regenerative farming

Born’s regenerative agriculture methods focus on Revitalizing Soil Health, Enhancing Biodiversity, and improving long-term productivity.

May 08 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Strong outlook for U.S. blueberry season despite slight drop in projected supply

U.S. consumers hold New Zealand apples in high regard for their quality, indicating consumers may be willing to pay higher prices for continued consumption.

May 08 , 2025