Complete South Africa citrus projection for 2025

The expected total 2025 citrus exports from SA has been calculated after the estimates for late mandarins, which show impressive growth, were finalized. 

April 30 , 2025

Streamlining works, especially in a growing market like exotic fruits - Freshway Produce president

Jose Roggiero, President and CEO of Freshway, speaks about the exotic fruit market in the United States, the challenges and benefits of working with the commodity, and the upcoming dragonfruit season.

April 30 , 2025

Middle East peach and nectarine market forecasted to grow

In 2024, the consumption of peaches and nectarines in the Middle East declined by 2.6%, totaling 1.7 million tons after two years of growth. Despite this decrease, consumption patterns have generally remained stable. 

April 30 , 2025

U.S. kiwi market projections show steady growth towards 2035

A Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1.5% in volume and 2% in value is expected to be derived from recent upward trends in the industry.

April 29 , 2025

Protocol signed to open Chinese market to mainland Australian apples

After several years of positive dialogue and engagement, exports are expected to commence in the 2026 season.

April 29 , 2025

Nature's Miracle Holding to turn electric vehicles into mobile vertical farms

The Mobile Vertical Farm will be launched and deployed in the Los Angeles, CA market in the second quarter of 2025.

April 29 , 2025

Over 7,000 apple juice boxes recalled in 28 US states due to possible contamination

There have been no reported adverse incidents associated with the consumption of the recalled products, according to the FDA's Enforcement Reports database, as of April 25, 2025.

April 28 , 2025

Mission Produce inaugurates "state-of-the-art" avocado packhouse in Guatemala

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on April 24, 2025 and was attended by the President of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, and U.S. Ambassador to Guatemala Tobin Bradley.

April 28 , 2025

Maureen Lamb, the Camlam Farms successor

Freshfruitportal.com visited the Camlam Farms in Ventura County, Camarillo, and met the Lamb family and the farm's new head, Maureen Lamb, who spoke about the challenges and beauties of working in the family business. 

April 28 , 2025

India's growing taste for cherries attracts new origins and offers opportunities

Monica Nain, head of promotions at the leading Indian agribusiness consultancy firm, Strat Sure Associates, said at the 2025 Global Cherry Summit that the country's fruit market, along with its population of 1.4 billion and its GDP growing at an annual rate of 8.2%, are key factors driving increased consumption. 

April 25 , 2025