USITC to investigate the effects of cucumber and squash imports

The investigations were requested by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in a letter received on Dec. 7, and the two separate reports are expected to be transmitted at the end of this year.

January 11 , 2021

2021 consumer trends in fresh produce

Breakthrough Solutions has summarized the top consumer trends for produce suppliers in the coming year, all of which it says represent opportunities for the industry.

January 08 , 2021

Mexican avocado exports show record rise

Mexican avocado exports reach all-time highs and are projected to continue this trend even through price fluctuations due to changing supply dynamics.

January 07 , 2021

International blueberry coalition formed to oppose U.S. import limitations

Leading U.S. and international blueberry industry members, including Driscoll’s, California Giant Berry Farms, Agroberries S.A., and Family Tree Farms, have joined together to form The Blueberry Coalition for Progress & Health ahead of an ITC hearing.

January 06 , 2021

South African table grape packing disrupted by heavy rains

Producers in the region expect to resume packing towards the end of the week and the weather outlook over the next 10 days is favorable, according to an industry body.

January 06 , 2021

Colombian banana industry to "overcome challenges" in 2021

Emerson Aguirre Medina, president of the Colombian Banana Association (Augura), spoke about the plans of the sector through 2021.

January 05 , 2021

Peru: Farmworkers unblock northern highway amid anger over new bill

Hundreds of Peruvian agricultural workers were last week maintaining a blockade of the key Pan-American Highway in the north of the country to protest against the death of three people in clashes with police and the passage of a bill.

January 04 , 2021

Highlights from the third quarter of 2020

As we prepare for 2021, FreshFruitPortal.com invites you to check out some of the highlights from 2020!

December 30 , 2020

Highlights from the second quarter of 2020

As we prepare for 2021, FreshFruitPortal.com invites you to check out some of the highlights from 2020!

December 29 , 2020

U.K. and EU set to announce last-minute trade deal

The U.K. and the European Union are poised to announce a trade deal that will allow for tariff-free fresh produce exports and imports to continue, just one week before the Brexit transition period comes to an end.

December 24 , 2020