U.S. fruit exporters gain improved access to Vietnam, Thailand in new trade deals

The United States has secured new export opportunities for apples, citrus, and stone fruit in Thailand and Vietnam, potentially adding millions in annual trade for American growers.

June 16 , 2025

IFPA: Enforcement actions disrupt farms and threaten produce supply

In a statement on behalf of the fresh produce industry, IFPA addressed the Trump administration's increasing farm ICE raids and the President's acknowledgement of a sentiment of discontent across the farming, hotel, and leisure industries.

June 16 , 2025

Trump plans executive order to ease farm labor shortage

Agriculture Secretary Rollins confirmed the president is considering all options to ease farm labor shortages amid rising deportations.

June 13 , 2025

Amazon deepens Whole Foods integration in grocery reorganization - reports

Under Amazon’s new “One Grocery” strategy, Whole Foods corporate staff will transition to Amazon’s systems over the next year, Bloomberg reports.

June 12 , 2025

Dole's former owner David Murdock dies aged 102

A self-made billionaire and longtime advocate for plant-based nutrition, Murdock was widely regarded as a visionary in both business and health.

June 12 , 2025

U.S. food prices outpace CPI in May, though fruit and vegetable inflation dips

U.S. food prices rose at an annual rate of 2.9% in May, outpacing overall inflation, with mixed trends across produce categories.

June 11 , 2025

The Dominican Republic's plantain industry is shrinking, ADOBANANO tells us why

Both the President and Executive Director of The Dominican Republic's Association of Banano Producers, ADOBANANO, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the three main culprits behind the industry's decline in the past three years.

June 11 , 2025

Unusual rains affect Mexican table grape production, especially Flame variety in Caborca

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with Sergio Lugo, director of Mexico Table Grapes and of the Sonora Table Grape Growers Association, who indicated that nearly 2 inches of rain severely impacted the grape-producing area right before peak harvest.

June 10 , 2025

Q&A: Peruvian avocados prepare for their “moment of truth”

Peru's 2025 avocado campaign looks promising. José Antonio Castro, president of ProHass, spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the industry's current state, challenges, and this year’s campaign focus on strategic markets like the United States, Chile, and Asia.

June 09 , 2025

Chilean table grapes: Current state, challenges, and U.S. market outlook

Andro Vidal, Commercial Manager at Exportadora Subsole, delivered a detailed presentation on the current state of table grape production and exports in the country.

June 06 , 2025