Kroger and Albertsons increase number of stores to divest to C&S

Kroger and Albertsons continue to push back on an effort by the Federal Trade Commission to impose a preliminary injunction to stop the merger.

April 22 , 2024

Drought in Morocco affects citrus size, as growers seek water sources

Between the 2019-20 and 2023-24 seasons, volumes of mandarins from Morocco to the U.S. increased from 53 to 80 million pounds.

April 22 , 2024

With El Niño winding down, Peru looks to recover blueberry volume

Peru is the leading exporter of blueberries in the world, and the United States is its main customer. Peru has over 44% of the total share of blueberries imported by the U.S. every year. 

April 22 , 2024

New avocado market players, industry sustainability and the rise of Peru

FreshFruitPortal.com rounds up April's top stories so far about the avocado world.

April 21 , 2024

Fresh Farms sales team expands

As the company gears up for the current Mexico grape season, Shaun Ricks joins the team with a clear vision and dedication to furthering the success of Fresh Farms.

April 20 , 2024

The Top Seven

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

April 20 , 2024

Opinion: North American Blueberry Council’s response to Consumer Reports

North American Blueberry Council President Kasey Cronquist addresses negative reports around the crop.

April 19 , 2024

US Ambassador to Chile on Systems Approach for table grapes: "We are working hard"

“I know this issue is a high priority for producers here in Chile, as it is for us in the United States. We are working hard with La Moneda,” Ambassador Meehan said.

April 19 , 2024

World Citrus Organization projects lower Southern Hemisphere volumes for 2024

Adverse weather conditions around the globe negatively impacted yields, but expectations have improved, WCO said in a release, leading to only a slight drop in production.

April 19 , 2024

El Niño effect drives food crisis in Southern Africa

April 19 , 2024