Strong US fruit outlook forebodes lower grower prices for apples, more

As United States fruit growers enter their spring and summer seasons, the USDA ERS is forecasting lower overall prices for domestic growers.

March 28 , 2024

Citrus production and value continue to drop in Florida

U.S. citrus production is now dominated by California, accounting for 79% of total production, but that was not always the case.

March 28 , 2024

Dole terminates Fresh Express deal under antitrust pressure

In a release Thursday morning, the company said the decision resulted from the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to pursue litigation to prevent the transaction. 

March 28 , 2024

Agronometrics Interviews: Perspectives from Fruit Logistica 2024: Herbert Widmann GmbH

Jan-Henrik zum Felde, Key Account Manager at Herbert Widmann GmbH, discusses blueberry markets and the company's global reach.

March 28 , 2024

Guatemalan Hass avocados pass important APHIS hurdle

Guatemalan Hass avocados have achieved a significant step towards gaining access to the United States market.

March 27 , 2024

Expansion positions CMI Orchards as Northwest cherry leaders 

March 27 , 2024

New Zealand kiwifruit gets tariff relief under EU trade deal

The deal will remove tariffs on exports like New Zealand kiwifruit, and benefit the country’s meat and dairy industry.

March 27 , 2024

The bigger picture of Trader Joe’s banana price increase

Trader Joe’s, known for its wide array of unique products and comparably low market prices, told FreshFruitPortal.com by email that the decision to increase the price by almost 20% was made because of cost changes. 

March 27 , 2024

GENESIS FRESH’s new orange variety makes global debut

Onix has darker flesh, similar to the well-known Sanguinelli variety, but with a larger size. The cultivar has a much darker, reddish skin, and is being marketed as a cocktail mixer.

March 26 , 2024

Agronometrics Interviews: A look at the Serbian blueberry industry

As orchards mature and achieve optimal yields, Serbia has observed a substantial surge in the export of fresh blueberries, predominantly to key markets such as the Netherlands, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK.

March 26 , 2024