South African raisin industry growing despite bad weather

It is very likely that even with the weather problems, in 2024-2025 the harvest will be above 90,000 tons.

March 19 , 2025

Final stretch of Chilean cherry season sees 51% rise in exports

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke with Javier Saavedra, Commercial Manager at QIMA Produce, who noted that the campaign began with relatively normal prices but that certain quality issues led to a decline.

March 19 , 2025

Florida's blueberry industry expects standard harvest after last year's market overflow

Ryan Atwood, a Central Florida blueberry and strawberry grower and member of the Florida Blueberry Growers Association, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about this season. 

March 18 , 2025

Global fruit puree market to reach $10B by 2035

The application of fruit puree in sectors such as dairy, bakery, infant food, and beverages further drives market demand. An emerging trend towards vegan and plant-based diets has also enhanced the appeal of fruit purees. 

March 14 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Why trade tariffs could shake the U.S. avocado market

Mexican avocados have been exempt from tariffs since 1994, but a recently proposed 25% tariff on Mexican agricultural products has caused concern in the sector.

March 13 , 2025

Polish blueberry hub working on market diversification

While interest in a standard level of fruit is increasing, the demand for the premium category is also growing.

March 13 , 2025

Report shows Peruvian avocado plantings to slow down in the next five years

Several socioeconomic, climate, and political changes have affected the Peruvian avocado market in the last five years.

March 13 , 2025

Two unique apple offerings hit the market

Summerland Varieties Corp. launched the Snowflake™ and Sunpunch™ brands, currently available in Canada.

March 12 , 2025

After a decade of negotiations, South African table grapes gain access to the Philippines

Joylene Van Wyk, the Media Liaison Officer for the country's Ministry of Agriculture, told Freshfruitportal.com that the table grape industry plays a significant role in the SA economy.

March 12 , 2025

Peru consolidates its position as the world's leading blueberry exporter

The majority of blueberry exports in 2024 went to the United States, the Netherlands and Hong Kong. These three accounted for 85% of total exports to the world.

March 11 , 2025