Demystifying USDA Organic Certification: A Guide for Farmers & Producers

February 13 , 2025

Florida citrus output projected down for 2024-25 season

Matt Joyner, executive vice president and CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual, said that the USDA's forecast reflects the tremendous adversity Florida’s citrus growers continue to face after two decades of citrus greening and devastating hurricanes.

February 13 , 2025

SA Citrus Growers Association's Manager: "Logistics is a big obstacle right now"

Mitchell Brooke, the Logistics Development Manager of South Africa's Citrus Growers Association, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about what set 2024 apart logistically and the prevalent challenges that need to be addressed this year.

February 13 , 2025

Production of most Mexican berries forecast to increase in 2025

Volume growth can be attributed to a rise in exported and domestic demand, access to water, improved planted berries variety, and modernized agricultural practices.

February 11 , 2025

The U.S. NRF's Supply Chain and Customs Policy Vice President 2025 retailer outlook

In a Webinar on the 2025 Trans-Pacific Shipping outlook, Jonathan Gold said retailers must keep an eye out for inflation concerns, weaker consumer confidence, and policy uncertainty in connection to trade. 

February 03 , 2025

Ruy Barbosa, president of the Blueberry Committee: "Chile is much more than cherries"

The president of the Chilean Blueberry Committee spoke on Chile's blueberry industry facing logistical problems, the tough competition against Peruvian blueberries, and being second to Chile's national cherry.

January 30 , 2025

California growers are one of the main drivers behind the state's increase in avocado yields

Terry Splane, California Avocado Commission's Vice President of Marketing, told Freshfruitportal.com that the increase in planted avocado trees shows the state growers' dedication to the fruit. 

January 30 , 2025

Wildfire in California burns down grocery stores and thousands of homes

In an email to Supermarket News, Kroger, which owns Ralphs, confirmed, "Our Ralphs store in the Palisades was lost to the fire, and fortunately, all associates were safely evacuated from the location."

January 13 , 2025

Last year set the scene logistically for many seasons to come for South African citrus

Justin Chadwick, in his latest From the Desk of the CEO letter, says this year's citrus season is going to be full of interesting mix of events in the logistics and shopping space. 

January 13 , 2025

2025 avocado and mango industries growth driving trends

Mission Produce AvoIntel released the five key trends that all point towards a profitable year for both fruits. 

January 08 , 2025