European Union citrus production anticipated to decrease, except grapefruits

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that total EU citrus production is expected to decrease to 10.1 million metric tons (MT) this 2024/25 marketing year.

January 06 , 2025

China launches a blueberry variety intellectual property protection initiative

The intellectual property (IP) initiative calls upon all industry stakeholders to protect, prioritize, and promote China's blueberry varieties.

January 06 , 2025

Organic blueberries from Chile and Peru available throughout early months of this year

The volumes, originating from Naturipe’s South American growing operations in Peru and Chile, are among the highest quality in taste and appearance and will resonate well with retailers and customers alike, the company said in a release.

January 03 , 2025

New president of ProHass: 'The Peruvian avocado industry has become an important player internationally'

Peru is currently the second-largest exporter of avocados in the world, finishing 2024 with nearly 550,000 tons.

January 02 , 2025

California Fresh Fruit Association president on new markets, trends, and water policies in 2025

Daniel Hartwig, California Fresh Fruit Association's President, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about his projections for next year, the issues, and new markets at the top of the state's mind regarding the fruit industry.

January 02 , 2025

The world is moving forward and so is fruit growing: Technology and science at the service of agriculture

New technologies to improve harvests and yields, control pests, and fruits adapted to climate change or resistant to diseases, set the tone in 2024.

December 31 , 2024

Peru begins exporting table grapes to the U.S. on vessels with refrigerated warehouses

The first ship, loaded with 4,000 pallets of table grapes -equivalent to almost 200 containers- left the port of Paracas bound for ports along the U.S. coast.

December 30 , 2024

The Natural Hand and Iberian Premium Fruits partnership to increase revenues by more than 200 million euros

With the integration of the Valencian company The Natural Hand, the group will add more than 1,200 hectares dedicated to production across Spain and South Africa.

December 27 , 2024

Fruit industry's commercial milestones of 2024

Trade agreements and market diversification are some of the key aspects of the fruit industry.