GrubMarket acquires Global Produce to expand in South Africa

Global Produce was founded in 2013 by fresh fruit industry veteran and international business expert Rutger Van Wulfen, who continues to run the business today.

April 29 , 2024

Florida citrus hopes for 2024 rebound

The Florida citrus industry has battled continued difficulties in recent years. However, Florida Citrus Mutual President and CEO Matthew Joyner tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the sector is eager to move on from these challenges.

April 29 , 2024

Zespri’s Tim Clarkson discusses crisis management and learning from difficult seasons

This year, Zespri projects total production of 180 million trays of kiwifruit from its 15,000 hectares planted in New Zealand and elsewhere.

April 29 , 2024

What U.S. fruit growers got out of the USDA trade mission to India

A large delegation of United States trade representatives, led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, traveled to New Delhi, India this month to advance bilateral trade.

April 29 , 2024

Cherry industry sees price hikes, growing trade and world summit

The cherry industry has seen some interesting moves during April. From early harvests and increased prices to the Cherry Summit gathering the sector's main players in Santiago, Chile.

April 28 , 2024

The Top Seven

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

April 27 , 2024

SNAP food assistance expands rapidly to U.S. online grocers

April 26 , 2024

China's challenges and opportunities for Chilean cherries

Part of the Chilean industry's challenge will be to maintain their cherries as a premium snack, while reaching younger consumers, and maintaining the country's position in the Chinese market.

April 26 , 2024

Honeymoon apple hits produce aisles

Sweet and juicy, Honeymoon offers retailers a refreshing color punch in the produce aisle.

April 26 , 2024

Subsistence farmers in Michoacan target avocado trees amid drought

Rivers and even whole lakes are disappearing in the agricultural hub of Michoacan, media reports show, as the drought combines with a surge in the use of water.

April 26 , 2024