U.S. strawberry export volumes reached highest record in 2024

Strawberries are now the third most valuable fresh fruit exported, behind apples and grapes and ahead of oranges and cherries. 

April 11 , 2025

Executive Director of BANA: "Putting tariffs on bananas is really a mistake"

Tom Stenzel, Executive Director of BANA, told Freshfruitportal.com there are several reasons why tariffs on bananas don't make sense, starting with the fact that they can not be commercially grown in the U.S.

April 11 , 2025

Florida Foundation Seed Producers to introduce new citrus-greening tolerant crops

The six new varieties were developed by Drs. Frederick Gmitter, Jr. and Jude Grosser at the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred, Florida.

April 11 , 2025

Canadian Produce Marketing Association urges governments to exempt produce from tariff discussions

“Keep tariffs out of our business discussions and allow us to do what we do best: be competitive and innovative in one of the most dynamic markets in the world,” CPMA President Ron Lemaire said.

April 10 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Chilean apples outpace American apples in the Brazilian market, benefitting from U.S tariffs

With tariffs expected to remain in place, retaliatory tariffs from U.S. trading partners will continue, affecting U.S. influence in regional and global markets as foreign buyers, such as Brazil, look to other markets for economic alternatives.

April 10 , 2025

California's melon season is approaching amid U.S. tariffs uncertainty

President of Westside Produce, Garrett Patricio, spoke with freshfruitportal.com about what we can expect this upcoming U.S. melon season, the state of the industry, and the effect of tariffs.

April 10 , 2025

Study shows compound found in certain fruits and vegetables could slow ALS and dementia

Research from the University of Missouri found a natural antioxidant in certain fruits and vegetables, such as kale, berries and endives, may support nerve cell health.

April 10 , 2025

Zespri season in the U.S. starts with shipments to East and West Coast ports

Following favorable growing conditions, the 2025-26 harvest is projected to increase to over 200 million trays across varieties to be sold worldwide. 

April 09 , 2025

Mexican agricultural affairs counselor analyzes trade relationship with the U.S.

Agricultural Advisor Brenda Martinez, alongside Luis Martinez, the Mexican embassy's counselor for agricultural affairs, delivered a detailed, optimistic, yet cautious message at the Mexican Table Grape Spring Summit 2025.

April 09 , 2025

New Chilean table grape projections show slight decrease in exports due to weather

The Chilean organization estimates a slight drop of 1% in export volumes from the former projection of 66,940,146 standardized boxes (each weighing 8.2 kilos). 

April 09 , 2025