Spain: Valencian avocado production to rise

While some plots are experiencing production losses, the introduction of new plantations, the availability of water in reservoirs, and minimal pest and disease attacks have raised projections to approximately 23,000 tons, representing more than 25% of national production. 

February 27 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: The impact of natural disasters on the U.S. fresh produce industry in 2024

According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, in 2024, a total of 27 weather disasters wreaked havoc across the nation, causing significant disruptions in domestic food production.

February 27 , 2025

How did Argentine pears perform in 2024?

The president of the consulting firm Top Info Marketing S.A., Betina Ernst, analyzed the performance of Argentine pears last season and made an analysis of producing countries.

February 27 , 2025

Update: Unloading and inspection of Chilean cherries from Maersk Saltoro ship continues

Chilean cherries are still being unloaded from the ship in Nansha, and a decision must still be made wether the fruit will be destroyed or sent back to Chile.

February 27 , 2025

Zespri’s offerings officially reached 100M households

Household penetration in Zespri’s core markets is now at approximately 23%, as measured by shopper panels.

February 27 , 2025

Savannah was the fastest-growing port on the U.S. East Coast in 2024

GPA handled nearly 5.6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) last year, an increase of approximately 618,000 TEUs compared to 2023.

February 27 , 2025

Steve Circle appointed as new Director of Sales of Main Street Produce

February 27 , 2025

Camposol leads and Peru breaks record with over 326 thousand tons of blueberries exported

Ricardo Naranjo, CEO of Camposol, spoke to Freshfruitportal.com about how innovation and varietal renewal will guarantee the sector's competitiveness in the coming years.

February 27 , 2025

US East and Gulf coast dockworkers ratify six-year contract

The new contract, which boosts the hourly rate for workers to $63 from $39, is retroactive to October 1, 2024, and will be in effect until September 30, 2030.

February 26 , 2025

U.S. authorities propose charging Chinese ships up to $1.5M to enter ports

This initiative seeks to promote U.S. shipping and penalize Chinese domination in global shipping. 

February 26 , 2025