Wonderful Company sees strong future for Halo import program, seedless lemons

We caught up with The Wonderful Company's Diana Salsa about expansion plans for the leading U.S. mandarin brand's import program, the first season of Seedless Lemons, and soaring growth in Wonderful Pistachios. 

July 13 , 2020

T&G Global launches first "climate-change resistant" apple variety

The New Zealand-headquartered company will commercialize the first new apple variety that is bred to withstand "the world’s hottest and driest of conditions".

July 10 , 2020

U.S. fruit imports down 9% in May, ending decade of continued growth

Total fruit imports to the U.S. fell by 9% year-on-year in May to US$1.6bn but there was growth in vegetables, according to new data from the USDA.

July 07 , 2020

What are the prospects for U.S. blueberries in China?

The U.S. fresh blueberry industry achieved a milestone in May by gaining access to China, but successfully exporting to this demanding and distant market comes with numerous obstacles, some of which are outside the industry's control.

July 06 , 2020

Mario Steta of Driscoll's LatAm on logistics and social responsibility during Covid-19 - Part 2

In this second part of our chat with the Vice-President and General Manager of Driscoll's Latin America, we spoke about logistical challenges over recent months, consumption patterns, and the importance of social responsibility during these current times.

July 03 , 2020

Argentina suspends lemon exports to EU following CBS detections

The ban will likely provide a boost to the European lemon market which has been under pressure due to the huge drop in demand over recent months from foodservice.

July 01 , 2020

Chile: Last season was a test like never before for produce industry, Global Reefers CEO

Global Reefers' Francisco Labarca told us about logistical improvements in Chile's fruit exports as the industry faced huge challenges this season.

June 30 , 2020

South Africa: Western Cape citrus being sent to ports elsewhere to keep exports flowing

With Cape Town capacity improving, the CGA says it now has a "much more optimistic outlook", expecting that supply of citrus from South Africa will continue unobstructed and with "relative consistency as production enters the peak season".

June 26 , 2020

Mario Steta of Driscoll's LatAm on Covid-19 challenges and long-term impacts - Part 1

Mario Steta Gándara, Vice-President and General Manager of Driscoll's Latin America, spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com about shifts the industry has seen as a result of the unprecedented situation.

June 22 , 2020

Peru sets sights on U.S. avocado market as Mexican volumes subside

Having been largely focused on Europe during the opening stages of its season, the Peruvian avocado industry is now seeing a market opportunity in the U.S. as Mexican supplies subside.

June 15 , 2020