Hortifrut Ecuador ships first blueberries of the season to the U.S.

During this season, 35 containers of blueberries are expected to be shipped by sea from Guayaquil.

August 05 , 2024

Mango shipments from Mexico to the United States on the rise

The top three mango varieties shipped to the U.S. market were Kent (63%), Keitt (20%), and Ataulfo (14%).

August 05 , 2024

Colombian citrus and its challenges

The Colombian Horticultural Association, Asohofrucol, reported that in 2023 most of Colombia's citrus production was oranges, 755,155 tons, followed by lemons with 541,236 tons, 316,338 tons of Tahiti limes, and 318,521 tons of mandarins. 

August 05 , 2024

The Top Seven

These are FreshFruitPortal.com's top seven stories of the week.

August 03 , 2024

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. financial report shows decrease in net sales

August 02 , 2024

Chile: Challenges for cherry exports in the wake of a historic season

The first estimates for the 2024-25 season for Chilean cherries are promising, however, there are several challenges that the industry must face.

August 02 , 2024

CMPC Biopackaging launches the first packaging design competition in China

August 02 , 2024

Consumers prefer branded apples, study shows

August 02 , 2024

Blueberries can now be exported to Chile from all U.S. states

The U.S. market is key to the Chilean blueberry sector, and, until now, only fresh blueberries from Oregon, Washington, and California were approved for entry into Chile.

August 02 , 2024

Sun World International expands citrus and subtropical varietals portfolio with Biogold acquisition

The acquisition further advances the firm's intent to "dramatically" accelerate their genetics offering to their 2,700+ licensees.

August 01 , 2024