Goldenberries, a relatively new fruit for the U.S. consumer and already highly popular

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with Michelle Anders, Marketing Director of Goldenberry Farms, about the reasons behind the fruit's newfound popularity and the organization's plans to make it part of the U.S. everyday fruit consumer.

March 21 , 2025

California's almond industry knows a diverse export market is essential in the face of tariffs

Rick Kushman, spokesperson for the Almond Board of California, said to Freshfruitportal.com that "while China continues to be an important market, California almonds are shipped to more than 100 destinations, therefore maintaining a diverse export program is essential."

March 07 , 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump delays tariffs on goods from Mexico

Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that Mexico will not be required to pay tariffs on anything that falls under the USMCA, the trade deal between the US, Mexico, and Canada, for a month.

March 06 , 2025

University of Florida researchers are looking at vanilla as an alternative to oranges

The university reports there are no large-scale commercial production of the crop in the United States, which imports more than $194 million worth of vanilla beans every year.

March 06 , 2025

Tree sap gum, curcumin, and light shown to slow food spoilage

According to a researcher in the study, this was due to the organic acids and phenolic compounds found in the plants, which showed promising antimicrobial properties.

March 03 , 2025

Loss of lemons in Spain due to frosts could lead to higher prices

Considering all the affected producing areas in Alicante and Murcia, the total loss is estimated to be 150,000 tons.

March 03 , 2025

US East and Gulf coast dockworkers ratify six-year contract

The new contract, which boosts the hourly rate for workers to $63 from $39, is retroactive to October 1, 2024, and will be in effect until September 30, 2030.

February 26 , 2025

New Zealand's fruit exports increase in January

Due to increased agricultural commodity exports, New Zealand's trade balance has so far decreased in 2025.

February 24 , 2025

Aldi US plans to open more than 200 new stores in 2025

In addition to the store expansion to the Southeast, ALDI will add new stores in the Northeast, Midwest, and the West, and enter new communities, like Las Vegas.

February 14 , 2025

Mexican blueberries to experience 9% drop in production

Despite the drop, Mexican producers are working on better agricultural practices and new cultivation techniques, applying advanced production technologies, and cultivating new varieties.