Tests detecting industry-disruptive blueberry viruses started failing. Now we know why

Researchers speak with FreshFruitPortal.com about new research that unveiled why the tests used to detect two major blueberry viruses for decades kept failing, even for clearly infected fruit.

September 17 , 2025

Planasa appoints Ronnie Kersten as Business Development Director for Northern Europe

Kersten brings over 20 years of experience and extensive market knowledge to Planasa. He has built his career in the global berry industry, with a strong focus on blueberries and strawberries.

September 17 , 2025

A ripening opportunity: US trade shift could boost Colombian fruit exports

US tariffs have Colombian exporters doing the math, eyeing market gaps, sharpening competitive edges—and navigating old trade hurdles.

September 17 , 2025

Berries Paradise strengthens its presence in North America, appointing Manolo Reyes as CEO

In an exclusive interview with FreshFruitPortal.com, Reyes stated that his role will be to protect the brand and strengthen the company’s foothold in the highly competitive US market.

September 17 , 2025

Fall Creek appoints Marc de Beer as new CEO

September 17 , 2025

USDA proposal seeks new definition for seedless lemons

A lemon will be considered "seedless" if, in a sample of 100 units, no more than six contain seeds, whether fully developed or undeveloped. The guidelines would not affect the grade of the fruit.

September 17 , 2025

SanLucar expands to Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Central China

September 17 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Fresh fruit prices hold steady as US tariff pressures mount

Even as tariffs stack up, fresh fruit prices are holding steady—though not for reasons exporters might hope.

September 16 , 2025

How a mysterious ecoterrorism attack helped reshape California's medfly response

A $60 million unsuccessful attempt to eradicate the 1989 infestation, prompted the California Department of Food and Agriculture to adopt a more efficient and sustainable method—sterile insect technology.

September 16 , 2025

Chilean fruit trade leaders strive to strengthen economic ties with the US

While tariffs were not the primary agenda, Frutas de Chile President Iván Marambio says that they hope to lay the groundwork for future discussions. 

September 16 , 2025